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hypothetical
US /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
・UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
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adj.AdjectiveThought up, as an example; not being a real case
The two men enjoyed having hypothetical discussions about what the future will be like.
adj.AdjectiveOf the nature of a hypothesis; conjectural; provisional.
The impact of the new policy is still hypothetical and needs further evaluation.
n.NounA hypothetical example or case.
The professor presented a hypothetical to illustrate the economic principle.
n.NounA hypothetical situation or scenario.
Let's consider a hypothetical: what if the company goes bankrupt?
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Impulse Buying: Why You Buy Stuff You Don't Need
- In a 2016 survey of nearly 1,500 people, those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively also reported higher levels of other impulsive behavior, like binge drinking and unprotected sex.
In a 2016 survey of nearly 1,500 people, those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively also reported higher levels of other impulsive behavior, like binge drinking and unprotected sex.
- those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively
those that said they were likely to spend a hypothetical windfall impulsively
How Retailers Like T.J. Maxx And Home Depot Quietly Target 'Problem' Returners
- Now, this is all hypothetical, but loss prevention companies and this exact practice is very real.
Now, this is all hypothetical, but loss prevention companies and this exact practice is very real.
How To Eradicate One Of Our Deadliest Enemies – Gene Drive & Malaria
- This is not a hypothetical problem - the modified mosquitoes already exist in a lab.
This is not a hypothetical problem - the modified mosquitoes already exist in a lab.
- This is not a hypothetical problem,
This is not a hypothetical problem,
How Live Nation Is Devouring the Live Music Industry | WSJ The Economics Of
- This is how Live Nation breaks down the cost of a hypothetical concert ticket.
This is how Live Nation breaks down the cost of a hypothetical concert ticket.
- This is how Live Nation breaks down the cost of a hypothetical concert ticket.
This is how Live Nation breaks down the cost of a hypothetical concert ticket.
EMMA WEBSTER : THAT THOUGHT MIGHT THINK | LOS ANGELES
- And it's really this hypothetical sky opening event.
And it's really this hypothetical sky opening event.
- So this painting's called Era of Eternity, and it's really this hypothetical sky-opening event.
So this painting's called Era of Eternity, and it's really this hypothetical sky-opening event.
How Modern Dating Is Destroying Us
- It is a penumbra, a hypothetical that is left unanswered and often without closure.
It is a penumbra, a hypothetical that is left unanswered and often without closure.
- It is a penumbra, a hypothetical that is left unanswered and often without closure.
It is a penumbra, a hypothetical that is left unanswered and often without closure.
Ray Dalio is Preparing For A Crash Like 1929
- Of course that is an exaggeration and hypothetical example of how things could possibly be,
Of course that is an exaggeration and hypothetical example of how things could possibly be,
- Of course, that is an exaggeration and hypothetical example of how things could possibly be, but if you are a lender and if you are loaning money and you are not getting even enough returns that is above inflation rate, then what's the point of lending that money to the bank or to anyone else.
Of course, that is an exaggeration and hypothetical example of how things could possibly be, but if you are a lender and if you are loaning money and you are not getting even enough returns that is above inflation rate, then what's the point of lending that money to the bank or to anyone else.
Essential English Grammar: WILL or WOULD?
- Mostly, the most common use of "would" is to talk about something that is hypothetical.
Mostly, the most common use of "would" is to talk about something that is hypothetical.
- Hypothetical basically means it's not real.
Hypothetical basically means it's not real.
The Space Junk That Threatens Future Missions
- Are you worried about the Kessler Syndrome going from scary hypothetical to reality?
Are you worried about the Kessler Syndrome going from scary hypothetical to reality?
6 Traits That Determine Your Personality - HEXACO Personality Test
- people who are higher in honesty-humility are more likely to cooperate and act fairly when given a hypothetical choice in how to divide money between themselves and someone else.
people who are higher in honesty-humility are more likely to cooperate and act fairly when given a hypothetical choice in how to divide money between themselves and someone else.