hypothetical
🇬🇧 UK/,haipәu'θetikәl/🇺🇸 US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Based on a hypothesis rather than fact; conjectural or conditional.
假设的,假定的
n.
A hypothetical situation or proposition used for discussion or argument.
假设情况,假定命题
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhypounder, below
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations
- 1.hypothetical scenario假设情景
- 2.hypothetical situation假设情况
- 3.hypothetical question假设问题
Example Sentences
- 1.
In a hypothetical scenario, if all fossil fuels were banned tomorrow, the economy would face severe disruption.
- 2.
The hypothetical situation presented in the exam required students to apply theoretical concepts.