Hipotetis
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Adjective
A word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it.
Characterized by an assumption or conjecture that has not yet been empirically proven. This term refers to conditions or theoretical foundations proposed as provisional explanations that require further verification to establish their validity.
andai-andai
Something that is metaphorical or mere imagination.
asumtif
Assumptive in nature or based on assumptions that are not necessarily true.
dugaan
Something suspected or estimated to be true without strong evidence.
kira-kira
An approximate or uncertain estimate.
spekulatif
Similar meaning in the context of unproven assumptions
tidak pasti
Describing the uncertain nature of a statement
The word originates from the Greek hypothetikos which combines the prefix hypo meaning “under” and thesis meaning “placing” or “proposition”. Historically, this term refers to a foundational thought laid beneath a main argument as a temporary support structure. In intellectual social contexts, hipotetis is utilized within academic or legal discourse to maintain objective distance. Employing this term signals that the speaker is being cautious and avoiding premature claims before absolute factual evidence is established in the field.
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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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