hypothesis
//haɪˈpɒθəsɪs//
Noun
hypothesisSingular
hypothesesPlural
1
A proposed explanation or assumption made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
The scientist tested her hypothesis through a series of experiments.
2
A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence, used as a basis for reasoning or argument.
The scientist proposed a hypothesis to explain the unusual results.