hypothesis

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for hypothesis

hypothesis 🔊 /hajpɑˈθʌsʌs/

hypothesis : උපකල්පිතය

hypothesis : තර්කමාත්‍රය

hypothesis : උපන්‍යාසය

hypothesis : කල්පිතය

hypothesis : කල්පනය

hypothesis definition

Noun.

  1. A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer.
  2. A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.