C2verbUK spelling: hypothesiseformalscienceacademic
US/haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/
UK/haɪˈpɒ.θə.saɪz/
to suggest an explanation for something that has not yet been proved
In context
Scientists hypothesize that the dinosaurs died out after a giant asteroid hit Earth.
The researchers hypothesized a link between sleep and memory.
It is hard to hypothesize about the cause without more data.
Words that go with hypothesize
verb + preposition
- hypothesize thatWe hypothesize that stress affects learning.
- hypothesize aboutExperts hypothesize about the origin of the signal.
- it is hypothesized thatIt is hypothesized that the virus spread along trade routes.
verb + noun
- hypothesize a linkThey hypothesized a link between diet and mood.
- hypothesize a causeDoctors hypothesized a viral cause.
adverb + verb
- scientists hypothesizeScientists hypothesize that the climate was warmer then.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Scientists hypothesize about that the sea is warming.Correct: Scientists hypothesize that the sea is warming.