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Meaning of Hypothesizing
The primary meaning of "Hypothesizing" is the act of forming a hypothesis or conjecture.
Etymology of Hypothesizing
The word "Hypothesizing" originates from the Greek words "hypothesis" (ὑπόθεσις) meaning "a placing under" and the suffix "-izing" which is a verb-forming suffix
The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the process of forming a hypothesis or conjecture, especially in scientific research
Synonyms
speculating
theorizing
conjecturing
supposing
assuming
presuming
guessing
predicting
forecasting
projecting
inferring
deducing
reasoning
rationalizing
surmising
postulating
proposing
suggesting
imagining
envisioning
conceptualizing
ideating
brainstorming
thinking
pondering
musing
deliberating
reflecting
ruminating
cogitating
meditating
Definitions
- The act of forming a hypothesis or conjecture, especially in scientific research
- * A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
Usage Examples
- The scientists spent years hypothesizing about the causes of the disease before discovering the actual culprit
- * The detective was hypothesizing about the motives of the suspect, trying to piece together the events of the crime