(transitive, intransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.

simple past tense and past participle of hypothesize

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hypothesize

A person who hypothesizes. / (computing) Any of several systems that attempt to make educated guesses from incomplete information.

plural of hypothesizer

present participle of hypothesize

plural of hypothesis

(formal) An act or process of hypothesizing, of forming a hypothesis or hypotheses, typically concerning a particular topic of research or basis for action.

plural of hypothesization

plural of alternative hypothesis