hypothetical

noun adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: hy-po-thet-i-cal (5)

English Definition

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; assumed

Example Sentence

He gave us an example of a hypothetical situation.

US IPA /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
UK IPA /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/