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Hypothetical

Definition

(formal) Based on a situation or idea that is imagined or suggested, rather than real; used to explore possibilities or consequences in a theoretical or speculative way.

Example Sentences

1The researchers used hypothetical scenarios to model the potential impact of climate change on global food production.
2Is the concept of a universal basic income purely hypothetical, or could it be implemented in practice?
3The company's financial projections were based on hypothetical assumptions about market growth and consumer behavior.
4Try to think of a hypothetical situation in which you would have to make a difficult decision with limited information.
5Philosophers often use hypothetical examples to challenge our intuitions and test the limits of moral theories.

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