assumed by hypothesis; supposed

a hypothetical case.

of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis

hypothetical reasoning.

given to making hypotheses.

Logic .

(of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence.

(of a proposition or syllogism) conditional.

a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.

The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters.

adjective

abstract , hypothetical , ideal , theoretic , transcendent , transcendental , conjectural , inferential , presumptive , suppositional , suppositious , supposititious , suppositive