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hypothetical | figuratively |

As an adjective hypothetical

is based upon a hypothesis; conjectural.

As a noun hypothetical

is a hypothetical situation or proposition.

As an adverb figuratively is

in a figurative manner.

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

    figuratively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In a figurative manner.
  • * 1897 available on Wikisource
    • Shepherd''' A word naturally of frequent occurrence in Scripture. This word is used '''figuratively to represent the relation of rulers to their subjects and of God to his people .
  • (speech act)

    • Antonyms

    * literally