Hypothesis
10 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A proposed explanation or educated guess made on the basis of limited evidence, serving as a starting point for further investigation. A supposition or theory that can be tested through research.
“The scientist formulated a hypothesis about the relationship between diet and longevity.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
Syllables
hy·poth·e·sis
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Wordle
Contains three H's, two S's, and unique Y; features the TH and PH clusters
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Scrabble
Worth 22 points; the Y (4 pts) and three H's (4 pts each) make this very valuable
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