Definition of hypothesize
hypothesized
;hypothesizing
intransitive verb
: to make a hypothesis
transitive verb
: to adopt as a hypothesis
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Examples of hypothesize in a sentence
Psychologists hypothesized that his odd behavior was caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
if we hypothesize that current population trends continue for the next 50 years
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First Known Use of hypothesize
1738
HYPOTHESIZE Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of hypothesize for English Language Learners
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: to suggest (an idea or theory) : to make or suggest (a hypothesis)
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