Hypotheticals

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtəkəl/

Hypotheticals (adjective)

  1. based on an idea or situation that is not real but imagined for discussion or study
  2. 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

Synonyms of Hypotheticals

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Hypotheticals

  • when describing something based on facts
  • when referring to evidence-based conclusions