Meaning
hypothesis
- possibility, assumption
In a sentence
La tua ipotesi mi sembra davvero possibile.
Your hypothesis seems really possible to me.
Hai già pensato a un'altra ipotesi?
Have you already thought of another hypothesis?
Non abbiamo ancora scartato questa ipotesi.
We still haven't ruled out this hypothesis.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ipotesi | feminine · singular |
| ipotesi | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use ipotesi for a proposed explanation or assumption; idea is broader and less analytical.
- In science and formal writing, ipotesi is common; in casual speech, teoria or idea may sound more natural depending on context.
- Often followed by di + infinitive or che-clause: l'ipotesi di partire, l'ipotesi che sia vero.