仮定

katei

assumption

この仮定が正しければ、計画は成功するだろう

If this assumption is correct, the plan will succeed

formal

An assumption or supposition made for the sake of argument or calculation

仮定に基づいて計算を行う

To perform calculations based on assumptions

仮定を立てて議論を進める

To advance the discussion by making assumptions

Often used in logical reasoning, mathematics, or hypothetical scenarios

Collocations

仮定に基づくbased on an assumption仮定を立てるto make an assumption仮定するto assume

contrary to the assumption

under the assumption

Use 仮定 when introducing a hypothetical scenario or condition for reasoning

Prefer 仮定 in formal or technical writing; use 仮説 for scientific hypotheses

From the verb 仮定する (katei suru), meaning 'to assume'

Commonly used in academic, technical, and formal contexts to introduce hypothetical scenarios

仮

temporary, provisional

prefix

定

decide, set

root

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