Hypothesis and Rumor

Hypothesis

Hypothesis noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.
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Synonyms for Hypothesis

Rumor and hypothesis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rumor" instead a noun "Hypothesis".

Rumor

Rumor noun - Information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.
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Synonyms for Rumor

Hypothesis and rumor are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hypothesis" instead a noun "Rumor".

Nearby Words: rumour, rumored, rumoured, rumoring
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