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hypothetical

/ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkəl/ American
  • adj. 假设的, 假定的
Definition
  • adj. based on an imagined situation rather than a real one
Example
Let's consider a hypothetical situation where nobody arrives on time.
我们来设想一个假设的情况:没有人准时到达。