hypothetical: Meaning and Definition of

hy•po•thet•i•cal

1. assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
2. of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis: hypothetical reasoning.
3. given to making hypotheses.
1. (of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence.
2. (of a proposition or syllogism) conditional.

1. a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.: The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters.