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hypothesise vs formulate

formulate vs hypothesise

hypothesise and formulate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypothesise No No Yes No
formulate No No Yes No
As verbs, formulate is a hyponym of hypothesise; that is, formulate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hypothesise:
  • hypothesise: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
  • formulate: elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
Other hyponyms of hypothesise include construct, reconstruct, retrace, develop, explicate.
hypothesise (verb) formulate (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds put into words or an expression
elaborate, as of theories and hypotheses
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
prepare according to a formula
Difference between hypothesise and formulate

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