Well, hypothetical means that something may exist only as a concept or idea. So, if you were asking a question about a time machine, that would be hypothetical, seeing as how time machine do not exist.
Noun1.hypothetical - a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.; "consider the following, just as a hypothetical"
i posted this question because my physics teacher asked it, he says there is an actual depth so it is not hypothetical. i hope someone can answer this with a real answer
It could mean to accept something without question by guessing; or it could mean of, to relate to, involving, or characterized by guessing. But it depends on how the word is used.
The normal distribution is a theory, which works in practice (with a large enough sample). E.g if you were to plot the height of everyone in the country, you should end up with a normal distribution. Hence it is not usually considered hypothetical, in the same way that, say, imaginary numbers are hypothetical.
Abstract, speculative or hypothetical.
the value that is supposed to exist.
Yes, it appears to be a hypothetical question as it does not pertain to a specific situation or scenario currently happening.
This is a question that is based on a hypothetical scenario. This type of question often begins with "What if..." Generally, the scenario is not actively occurring.
hypothetical question
Not much would change.
"A question, based on assumptions rather than facts, directed to an expert witness intended to elicit an opinion." This is the definition for a hypothetical question. A hypothetical situation might be a game of pictionary, I don't know.. Well, anyway, an example of a hypothetical question might be: "If you were stuck on an island with nothing to eat, would you eat your arm or leg first?"
If we assume a hypothetical scenario where aliens exist, how would it impact our understanding of the universe?
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A hypothetical question is one that asks about a situation or scenario that is not necessarily true or real, but is being used to explore possibilities or provoke thought. It usually starts with "what if" or "imagine if" and is used to spark creative or critical thinking.
A hypothetical anecdote is used in stories to help illustrate their points. They are short and comical or fascinating situations that usually require the reader to think about something possibly happening. These often include the words "what if."
It is generally possible extrapolate the answer from the initial predeterminants.
The word you're looking for is "speculation."
Many times, hypothetical questions can be answered using deductive reasoning. Deductive reasoning means using logic, and this can sometimes help you determine the likely outcome for the matter in question.