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Definition hypothetical in American English

hypothetical adjective

adjective
/ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪk(ə)l/
1

based on situations or events that seem possible rather than on actual ones

Example

I don't want to talk about hypothetical situations.

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Definition hypothetical in American English