Meaning
to hypothesize, suppose
- To formulate a hypothesis; to suppose, conjecture, or speculate
In a sentence
Gli esperti ipotizzano che l'inflazione scenderà entro la fine dell'anno.
Experts hypothesize that inflation will drop by the end of the year.
Non possiamo ipotizzare una soluzione senza prima esaminare i dati.
We cannot suppose a solution without examining the data first.
Che cosa ipotizzi sul motivo del suo improvviso ritardo?
What do you hypothesize about the reason for his sudden delay?
Word forms (12)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ipotizzare | infinitive |
| ipotizzo | indicative · present · singular · 1st person |
| ipotizzi | indicative · present · singular · 2nd person |
| ipotizza | indicative · present · singular · 3rd person |
| ipotizziamo | indicative · present · plural · 1st person |
| ipotizzate | indicative · present · plural · 2nd person |
| ipotizzano | indicative · present · plural · 3rd person |
| ipotizza | imperative · singular · 2nd person |
| ipotizziamo | imperative · plural · 1st person |
| ipotizzate | imperative · plural · 2nd person |
| ipotizzando | gerund |
| ipotizzato | past · participle |
Usage notes
- When introducing a subordinate clause with 'che', it often triggers the subjunctive mood.
- Takes auxiliary 'avere' in compound tenses.