hypothetical

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtəkəl/C1Loopy word list, level 6 · Master

Definition

  • n. a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.

Word forms

Plural
hypotheticals

Example sentences

  1. adj.

    In a hypothetical situation where money was no object, what would you choose to do?

  2. adj.

    The hypothetical model shows how the project could succeed if all conditions are perfect.