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reconstruct vs hypothesize

hypothesize vs reconstruct

reconstruct and hypothesize both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reconstruct No No Yes No
hypothesize No No Yes No
As verbs, hypothesize is a hypernym of reconstruct; that is, hypothesize is a word with a broader meaning than reconstruct:
  • reconstruct: reassemble mentally
  • hypothesize: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Other hypernyms of reconstruct include conjecture, hypothecate, hypothesise, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize.
reconstruct (verb) hypothesize (verb)
do over, as of (part of) a house to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
cause somebody to adapt or reform socially or politically
reassemble mentally
build again
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
Difference between reconstruct and hypothesize

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