ipotetikal
ipotétikal with stress marks
hypothetical
Usage Note
Ipotetikal is a formal, academic term from Spanish hipotético used in logical argumentation, philosophy, and academic writing. It is less common in everyday speech, where sitwasyong-halimbawa or simpler phrasing tends to substitute.
Examples
" Ipotetikal lang ang tanong na ito. "
Natural Translation
This question is just hypothetical.
Literal Translation
Hypothetical only the question that this.
" Ito ay isang ipotetikal na sitwasyon lamang. "
Natural Translation
This is only a hypothetical situation.
Literal Translation
This is a hypothetical situation only.
" Bago tayo gumawa ng desisyon, balangkasin muna natin ang isang ipotetikal na senaryo upang masuri ang posibleng mga resulta. "
Natural Translation
Before we make a decision, let us first outline a hypothetical scenario in order to examine the possible outcomes.
Literal Translation
Before we make of decision, outline first we the a hypothetical scenario so-that examine the possible results.
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