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Definition of hyp

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hypothesis; hypothetical

hyp-

prefix

Definition of hyp- (Entry 2 of 2)

— see hypo-

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“Hyp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyp. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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