counter-hypothesis

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Definitions of counter-hypothesis word

noun plural counter-hypothesis a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts. 1
noun plural counter-hypothesis a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument. 1
noun plural counter-hypothesis the antecedent of a conditional proposition. 1
noun plural counter-hypothesis a mere assumption or guess. 1

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

First recorded in 1590-1600, hypothesis is from the Greek word hypóthesis basis, supposition. See hypo-, thesis

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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