Hypothesis Definition

hypothesis
noun
  1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
  2. a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
  3. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

"Hypothesis" in song lyrics

See how hypothesis is used in real songs:

  • "Scientific methods of this hypothesis"
    Atoms Family — Exposure
  • "I bomb atomically, Socrates' philosophies and hypothesis"
    Falling Down f/ Dr. Ama — From Me to Wu
  • "My world hypothesis"
    Jedi Mind Tricks f/ Esoteric, Virtuoso — Death March

Usage tips for "hypothesis"

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