hypothetically
In a hypothetical wayIn a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis.
» Let's say, hypothetically, Tom did not live in Boston.
Предположим гипотетически, что Том не живёт в Бостоне. — Ooneykcall · CC BY 2.0 FR
shekitten · Tatoeba · CC0Meaning
2 sensesIn a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis.
He offered the proposition hypothetically.
гипотети́ческиgipotetíčeski
by hypothesis
Used to introduce a proposition to discussion without commitment to its truth.
Hypothetically, what would you say if I proposed marriage to you?
Examples
2 sentencesLet's say, hypothetically, Tom did not live in Boston.
ruПредположим гипотетически, что Том не живёт в Бостоне. — Ooneykcall · CC BY 2.0 FR
Hypothetically a person can live a perfect life without sinning.
ruТеоретически, человек может прожить совершенную жизнь без греха. — Biga
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
more hypothetically, most hypothetically| Comparative | more hypothetically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most hypothetically |
regular
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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