Ideas terminology · Reasoning & inquiry
hypothes- — Supposition or proposed basis
hypothes- means supposition or proposed basis. Ancient Greek source words and ideas terminology examples: hypothesis.
Meaning and source words
Meaning: Supposition or proposed basis
- Ancient Greek: ὑπόθεσις (hypothesis)
Examples and word parts
hypothesis
A proposed explanation that can guide investigation or testing.
Word parts: hypo- (under) + thesis (placing), giving the sense of a basis or supposition.
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Related reasoning & inquiry terms
- crit- — Judgment or distinction
criticism
- scept-, skept- — Examination or doubt
skeptic
- thes- — Placing or proposition
thesis
- theor- — Observation or contemplation
theory
- analys- — Breaking down for examination
analysis
- synthes- — Putting together
synthesis
- caus- — Cause or reason
causation
Sources and usage
From the Word Radicals ideas terminology collection. Source words and word parts are learning references; modern meanings can differ from their classical sources.