Hypernym

concept 1

rzeczownik

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Part_meronym

theory 1

rzeczownik

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

hypothesis 2

rzeczownikdomena: myślenie

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

Angielski

Definicja

a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

Przykłady

1.he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
2.a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory

Synonimy

possibility 3
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
theory 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

Derivationally related form

hypothesize 1

czasownik

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

hypothecate 2

czasownik

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Hyponym

hypothetical 1

rzeczownik

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

gemmule 1

rzeczownik

the physically discrete element that Darwin proposed as responsible for heredity

model 1

rzeczownik

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

speculation 2

rzeczownik

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

assumption 2

rzeczownik

a hypothesis that is taken for granted

Part_holonym

theory 1

rzeczownik

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena