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hypothetical

hy·po·thet·i·cal [ hpə théttik'l ] or hy·po·thet·ic [ hpə théttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. involving ideas or possibilities: existing as or involving something that exists as an unproven idea, theory, or possibility
the hypothetical existence of a Loch Ness monster

2. assumed for sake of argument: assumed or proposed for further investigation
The question is purely hypothetical.


hy·po·thet·i·cal·ly adverb
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