hypothese

Etymology

From Middle French hypothèse, from Latin hypothesis, from Ancient Greek ὑπόθεσις (hupóthesis).

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Noun

hypothese f (plural hypothesen or hypotheses, diminutive hypothesetje n)

1. a hypothesis, tentative conjecture, as postulated in science

   Synonyms: stelling, veronderstelling

Noun

hypothese

1. ablative singular of hypothesis

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin hypothesis.

Noun

hypothese f (plural hypotheses)

1. hypothesis

Noun

hypothese f (plural hypotheses)

1. Pre-reform spelling (used until 1943 in Brazil and 1911 in Portugal) of hipótese.