Etymology · Ancient Greek
ὑπόθεσις
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek ὑπόθεσις, most common first.
- hypothesisA tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.
- anypothetonAn idea which is discovered to be true in itself, or which supports itself; that which is absolutely or necessarily true; as opposed to a hypothesis requiring further support. The result or conclusion of a philosophical argument or investigation according to Plato's "hypothetical method."