a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Type | Words |
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Synonyms | hypothesis, theory |
Type of | construct, concept, conception |
Has types | hypothetical, assumption, theoretical account, supposition, supposal, speculation, conjecture, model, framework, gemmule, historicism |
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Synonyms | possibleness |
Type of | existence, beingness, being, face of the earth |
Has types | potentiality, conceivability, chance, attainableness, attainability, achievability, opportunity, conceivableness, potency, potential |
Derivation | possible |
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Synonyms | opening, possible action |
Type of | alternative, option, choice |
Has types | possible |
Derivation | possible |
Type | Words |
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Type of | prospect, outlook, expectation |
Derivation | possible |
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