hypothesis

noun

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: hy-poth-e-sis (4)

English Definition

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.

Example Sentence

The scientists conducted an experiment to test their hypothesis.

US IPA /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
UK IPA /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/