Hypothetical
Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtəkəl/
Hypothetical (adjective)
- based on an idea or situation that is not real but imagined for discussion or study
- suggested but not yet proven to be true
Examples
- In a hypothetical scenario, everyone works from home.
- They discussed a hypothetical situation where robots do all the chores.
Common collocations: hypothetical scenario, hypothetical question, hypothetical situation, hypothetical theory, hypothetical claim