adverb
hypothetically
Hypothetically (adverb) means In a way based on supposition rather than fact; as a "what if.". Example: “Hypothetically speaking, what would you do if you won the lottery?”
adverb
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In a way based on supposition rather than fact; as a "what if."
"Hypothetically speaking, what would you do if you won the lottery?"
How to use hypothetically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to raise an imagined situation without committing to it being true.
Common pairings
hypothetically speaking
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more hypothetically
- Superlative
- most hypothetically
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_____ speaking, what would you do if you won the lottery?
Etymology
From hypothetical + -ly.
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What does “hypothetically” mean?
The word “hypothetically” means in a way based on supposition rather than fact; as a "what if.". In plain terms, used to raise an imagined situation without committing to it being true.
How do you use “hypothetically” in a sentence?
Here is “hypothetically” used in a sentence: “Hypothetically speaking, what would you do if you won the lottery?”
What part of speech is “hypothetically”?
“Hypothetically” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of hypothetically?
"hypothetically" (adverb) means in a way based on supposition rather than fact; as a "what if.".
