- to assume tentatively or set forth as a plausible explanation or as a reasonable basis for further investigation in the light of established facts: Given these data, we can hypothesize that the rise in truck accidents is directly related to the stressful work environment and unsafe driving practices of drivers.
- to theorize, infer, or tentatively conclude: He said little, but based on his body language and tone, I hypothesized that he had feelings for her.
- to form or set forth, based on established facts, a plausible explanation or reasonable basis for further investigation of something: She has written several well-researched papers hypothesizing about the origins of language.
- to theorize or draw tentative conclusions or inferences: I like to hypothesize about life in the next century.
- to form or assume as a hypothesis
