In common usage in the 21st century, a hypothesis refers to a provisional idea whose merit requires evaluation. For proper evaluation, the framer of a hypothesis needs to define specifics …
hypothesis. noun [ C ] uk / haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs / us / haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs / plural hypotheses / haɪˈpɒθ.ə.siːz / / haɪˈpɑː.θə.siːz /. Add to word list. C2. an idea or explanation for something that is based on …