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counterhypothesis

/kˈaʊntɚhaɪpˈɑθəsˌɪs/ noun

A contrasting hypothesis put forward as a response to another hypothesis.

Word Origin A counterhypothesis is a hypothesis put against another. Hypothesis comes from Greek hypo- 'under' and thesis 'placing' (from tithenai 'to put'), so it's a foundation placed under an argument. Counter- from Latin contra 'against' adds opposition. The same root tithenai gives us thesis, antithesis, and even theme (something set forth). The PIE *dhe- is about setting or putting.

noun A contrasting hypothesis put forward as a response to another hypothesis. countable

The researcher proposed a compelling counterhypothesis that challenged the initial theory about the drug's side effects.

(名词) 反假说

研究人员提出了一个令人信服的反假说，对最初关于药物副作用的理​​论提出了挑战。

(sustantivo) Una hipótesis contrastante propuesta como respuesta a otra hipótesis.

El investigador propuso una contrahipótesis convincente que desafiaba la teoría inicial sobre los efectos secundarios del medicamento.

(nom) contre-hypothèse; hypothèse alternative; hypothèse concurrente [Hypothèse contraire ou contradictoire proposée en réponse à une hypothèse antérieure.]

Le chercheur a formulé une counterhypothesis convaincante qui remettait en cause la théorie initiale sur les effets secondaires du médicament.

(Substantiv) Eine Hypothese, die als Gegenentwurf zu einer bereits bestehenden Hypothese aufgestellt wird, um diese zu widerlegen oder zu ergänzen.

Die Forscherin präsentierte eine überzeugende **counterhypothesis**, die die ursprüngliche Theorie zu den Nebenwirkungen des Medikaments infrage stellte.

(名詞) 別の仮説に対する反論として提示される、対照的な仮説。

研究者はその薬の副作用に関する最初の理論に挑戦する説得力のある反仮説を提唱した。

(substantivo) contra-hipótese; hipótese alternativa; contrahipótese [Uma hipótese contrastante apresentada como resposta a outra hipótese.]

O pesquisador propôs uma contra-hipótese convincente que desafiava a teoria inicial sobre os efeitos colaterais do medicamento.

Synonyms: alternative hypothesis competing hypothesis rival hypothesis contrasting theory opposing hypothesis countertheory antithesis contradiction Antonyms: null hypothesis original hypothesis primary hypothesis confirmation
Word parts: counter + hypothesis

Related words

hypothetical hypothesize thematic

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