Akademik

noun /haɪˈpɒθɪ̈sɪs/

a) A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation.

b) (general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.

Syn: supposition, theory, thesis, educated guess, guess

See Also: alternative hypothesis, ergodic hypothesis, Avogadros hypothesis, Fisher hypothesis, Griesbach hypothesis, null hypothesis, Riemann hypothesis