What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Hypothetical vs Metaphorical - What's the difference?

hypothetical | metaphorical |

As adjectives the difference between hypothetical and metaphorical

is that hypothetical is based upon a hypothesis; conjectural while metaphorical is pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

As a noun hypothetical

is a hypothetical situation or proposition.

hypothetical

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural
  • *
  • (philosophy) conditional; contingent upon some hypothesis/antecedent

    • Synonyms

    * conjectural * (contingent upon some hypothesis) conditional

    Antonyms

    * (actual) actual * (in philosophy) categorical

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A hypothetical situation or proposition
    • These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information.

    Related terms

    * hypothesis * hypothesize

    metaphorical

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.