AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word

hypothesis

/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/ Syllables: hy·ˈpoth·e·sis

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A proposed explanation for an observed phenomenon that can be tested.

Synonyms

proposition assumption theory

Antonyms

None available

Translations

hypothesis in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

فرضية، افتراض

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

فكرة أو تفسير مقترح لشيء نلاحظه، ويمكننا اختباره لنرى إذا كان صحيحًا أم لا.

Easy Explanation

A hypothesis is an educated guess researchers test through experimentation. A hypothesis must be testable to be scientifically valid.

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Memory TipHypothesis comes from Greek 'hypo' (under) + 'thesis' (proposition) — an underlying proposition to test.

Contextual Examples

The research hypothesis predicted that the intervention would improve reading comprehension.

The null hypothesis was rejected when a significant effect was found in the analysis.

Scientists rarely accept a hypothesis as fact without extensive replication of results.

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