hypothetical

/hˌa‍ɪpəθˈɛtɪkə‍l/

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtəkəɫ/, /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəɫ/

[adjective] [noun]

hypothetical

[ADJECTIVE]

based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence

synonyms : conjectural

Hypothetical

a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.

Examples

1. The politician dismissed the opposition's hypothetical scenarios, reminding him that if ifs and ands were pots and pans, they would have already solved the country's problems, and that they needed to focus on practical solutions instead of empty promises.

2. Trash talk is all hypothetical.

3. Then again, this work is hypothetical.

4. Now, these connections are still hypothetical.