Underlying hypothesis Synonyms

Definitions for Underlying


  • (adjective) of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
  • (adjective) in the nature of something though not readily apparent
  • (adjective) being or involving basic facts or principles

Definitions for Hypothesis


  • (noun) an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation
  • (noun) a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
  • (noun) a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations