(number theory) A famous open problem in mathematics, the hypothesis stating that, for every finite collection f_1,f_2,…,f_k of non-constant irreducible polynomials over the integers with positive leading coefficients, one of the following conditions holds: (i) there are infinitely many positive integers n such that all of f_1(n),f_2(n),…,f_k(n) are simultaneously prime numbers, or (ii) there is an integer m>1 (called a fixed divisor) which always divides the product f_1(n)f_2(n)⋯f_k(n).

(rare) Synonym of Out of India theory

(biology) A hypothesis according to which the volumes of brain, cerebrospinal fluid and intracerebral blood add up to a constant sum, so that any change in one is reflected in the others.

Following from the hypothesis; in accordance with the hypothesis; by hypothesis; as a consequence of assumptions made; theoretically; supposedly; hypothetically.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hypothesise

simple past tense and past participle of hypothesise

present participle of hypothesise

Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of hypothesize.

plural of hypothesist

One who proposes or supports a hypothesis.