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Hypothesis

2 stages from Greek to English.

Today it means a proposed explanation made as a starting point for further testing
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Stage 1 of 2
hypothesis
Greek · ancient
"a foundation, supposition"
literally a placing under, a foundation or supposition
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Stage 2 of 2
hypothesis
English · 1500s
"a proposed explanation to be tested"
adopted directly for a proposed explanation to be tested
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