speculative hypothesis

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A hypothesis based on conjecture rather than firm evidence.

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  • The scientist presented a speculative hypothesis about parallel universes.
  • Without more data, this remains a speculative hypothesis.
  • His speculative hypothesis sparked much debate among colleagues.
  • It's just a speculative hypothesis for now, awaiting empirical testing.
  • The committee dismissed it as a purely speculative hypothesis lacking evidence.
  • She developed a speculative hypothesis on the origins of the ancient language.
  • We need to distinguish between established facts and a speculative hypothesis.
  • The new theory began as a somewhat speculative hypothesis, but gained traction.
  • He offered a speculative hypothesis regarding the economic downturn.
  • While intriguing, her findings only support a speculative hypothesis at best.