Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
“Hypothesis” is a “provisional explanation” of a phenomenon that can be tested through scientific methods to verify its validity.
anggapan
An opinion or thought considered true by someone.
asumsi
Broader in usage, not exclusive to scientific contexts.
dugaan
Used in non-technical or general contexts compared to 'hipotesis'.
hipotesa
Valid spelling variant, often seen in older documents or Dutch-influenced style.
tebakan
The result of guessing or estimating something randomly or without a strong scientific basis.
prediksi
Focuses on outcome, not explanation of phenomenon like hypothesis.
kerangka berpikir
Broader than hypothesis, encompassing the entire research logic.
taksiran
Less formal and not necessarily scientific like hypothesis.
The word hipotesis originates from Greek hypothesis, meaning “foundation” or “underlying assumption”, adopted into Latin as hypothesis, and entered Indonesian through Dutch and English academic influence. It is used formally in scholarly and research contexts.
Hipotesis ini perlu dibuktikan dengan data lapangan.
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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Definition: An interrogative phrase in krama inggil Javanese register meaning “how” or “in what manner”, used to politely inquire about the condition, state, or method of something with a high degree of respect.
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