HYPOTHESIS
/-əsəs/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of HYPOTHESIS
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.
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.
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Is HYPOTHESIS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HYPOTHESIS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | h | y | p | o | t | h | e | s | i | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HYPOTHESIS
100 words from the letters in HYPOTHESIS
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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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