hy·poth·e·sis 
/ˌhaɪˈpɑ:θəsəs/ noun
plural hy·poth·e·ses /ˌhaɪˈpɑ:θəsəs/ noun /-əˌsi:z/ [count] : an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion
▪ Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. ▪ put forward a hypothesis = advance a hypothesis ▪ Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. ▪ The results of the experiment did not support/confirm his hypothesis.
▪ Other chemists rejected his hypothesis. ▪ put forward a hypothesis = advance a hypothesis ▪ Their hypothesis is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate. ▪ The results of the experiment did not support/confirm his hypothesis.
