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Definition of "hypothetical" []
- Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis: a hypothetical situation. See Synonyms at theoretical. (adjective)
- Suppositional; uncertain. See Synonyms at supposed. (adjective)
- Conditional; contingent. (adjective)
- A hypothetical circumstance, condition, scenario, or situation: OK, let's consider this possibility then—just as a hypothetical. (noun)
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Use "hypothetical" in a sentence
- "I pointed out that your hypothetical is a complete distortion of how we actually use bridges and fund that usage, and has nothing to do with HSR."
- "Of course, my hypothetical is theoretical, as I am not talking about a real thing that has attributes A, B, and C."
- "ARENA: Well, you know, both those men have refused to deal with what they call hypothetical situations."
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