Hypothetically
Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkliː/
Hypothetically (adv)
- Used when you talk about something that might be true, but you are not sure it is true.
- Used to describe an idea or situation that exists only as a possibility, not as a real fact.
- Used to introduce a situation to help explain a point, even if it is unlikely or not happening now.
Examples
- Hypothetically, the plan could work, but we are not sure.
- Hypothetically, if prices rise, people might buy less.
Hypothetically (adverb)
Examples
- Hypothetically, if it were true, we would change the plan.
- Hypothetically, if it were true, you could finish the task today.