Clues for the word "HYPOTHESIS"

We've had 6 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 4 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Guardian Quick crossword on August 29, 2012.

Definition of hypothesis

n. - A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer.
n. - A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.