hypothèse

Definitions of hypothèse
  1. noun
    an assumption that is taken for granted
    synonyms: présupposition
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    assomption, supposition
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
  2. noun
    a belief that can guide behavior
    synonyms: prémisse, théorie
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    types:
    amalgame, méli-mélo, ramassis, salmigondis
    a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
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    croyance
    any cognitive content held as true
  3. noun
    a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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    cadre
    a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
    assomption, supposition
    a hypothesis that is taken for granted
    base, fondement
    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
    présupposition
    an assumption that is taken for granted
    type of:
    concept, notion
    an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
  4. noun
    the cognitive process of supposing
    synonyms: supposition
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    conjecture, supposition
    reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
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