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31Hypothetical construct — In scientific theory a hypothetical construct is an explanatory variable which is not directly observable. For example, the concepts of intelligence and motivation are used to explain phenomena in psychology, but neither is directly observable. A …
32Hypothetical imperative — A hypothetical imperative, originally introduced in the philosophical writings of Immanuel Kant, is a commandment of reason that applies only conditionally: if A , then B , where A is a condition or goal, and B is an action. Then A would be a… …
33Hypothetical protein — In biochemistry, a hypothetical protein is a protein whose existence has been predicted, but for which there is no experimental evidence that it is expressed in vivo. The usual scenario involving a hypothetical protein is in gene identification… …
34Hypothetical planetary object (non-scientific) — There are a number of planets or planetary bodies whose existence is not supported by scientific evidence, but which are occasionally believed to exist by pseudoscientists, conspiracy theorists, or certain religious groups. Some were proposed… …
35Hypothetical syllogism — Rules of inference Propositional calculus Modus ponens (A→B, A ⊢ B) Modus tollens (A→B, ¬B ⊢ ¬A) …
36hypothetical syllogism — noun Etymology: translation of Late Latin hypotheticus syllogismus 1. : a syllogism consisting wholly of hypothetical propositions called also pure hypothetical syllogism 2. : a syllogism consisting partly of hypothetical propositions called also …
37Hypothetical baptism — Hypothetic Hy po*thet ic, Hypothetical Hy po*thet ic*al, a. [L. hypotheticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. hypoth[ e]tique.] Characterized by, or of the nature of, an hypothesis; conditional; assumed without proof, for the purpose of reasoning and deducing… …
38Hypothetical (album) — Infobox Album | Name = Hypothetical Type = studio Artist = Threshold Released = March 20, 2001 Recorded = 2000 Genre = Progressive metal Length = 55:20 Label = InsideOut Music Producer = Karl Groom, Richard West Reviews = * Allmusic Rating|3|5… …
39Hypothetical list of biota — A hypothetical list of biota, or hypothetical list for short, is a list of taxa (of plants, animals, fungi etc) which are not recorded from a given geographical area, but which may be found there. Such lists are sometimes included by authors of… …
40hypothetical question — A hypothetical question is a form of question framed in such a manner as to call for an opinion from an expert based on a series of assumptions claimed to have been established as fact by the evidence in a case. It is a device which is used at… …
