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HYPOTHESIS

/-əsəs/

10 letters · 4 syllables · noun

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Definition of HYPOTHESIS

noun

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

noun

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

noun

(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.

Synonyms of HYPOTHESIS

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Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
19
points

Is HYPOTHESIS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, HYPOTHESIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 19 pts

Tip: HYPOTHESIS uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for HYPOTHESIS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter hypothesis Total
Scrabble 4431141111 21
WWF 3341131111 19

Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPOTHESIS

100 words from the letters in HYPOTHESIS

How to Use HYPOTHESIS in Word Games

HYPOTHESIS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About HYPOTHESIS

What does HYPOTHESIS mean?
HYPOTHESIS is a noun. Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
Is HYPOTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, HYPOTHESIS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is HYPOTHESIS worth in Scrabble?
HYPOTHESIS is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from HYPOTHESIS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in HYPOTHESIS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of HYPOTHESIS?
Synonyms of HYPOTHESIS include: educated guess, guess, supposition, theory, thesis. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.