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hypothetical vs supposed

supposed vs hypothetical

hypothetical is a noun but supposed is not a noun.

hypothetical and supposed both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hypothetical Yes Yes No No
supposed No Yes No No
As adjectives, hypothetical and supposed are synonyms defined as:
  • hypothetical and supposed: based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
Other synonyms of hypothetical include conjectural, divinatory, hypothetic, suppositional, suppositious, supposititious.
hypothetical (noun) supposed (noun)
a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.
hypothetical (adjective) supposed (adjective)
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence required or under orders
doubtful or suspect
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
mistakenly believed
Difference between hypothetical and supposed

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