Meaning of hypothetical in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛdək(ə)l/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    hypothetical

    Definitions

    1. based on hypothesis

    Examples

    • « a hypothetical situation »
    • « the site of a hypothetical colony »

    Synonyms

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