[{"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["assumed or entertained as a theoretical possibility, invented example, premise for argument’s , etc.; supposed :In the hypothetical case that you miss your flight or it is delayed, you will need a contingency plan.Synonyms: speculative , theoretical , supposition , academic", "relating to or characterized by the use of assumptions for argument’s or of provisional, informed conjectures to guide investigation:Science depends on hypothetical reasoning.", "Logic.(of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence.(of a proposition or syllogism) conditional(def3) conditional(def3).", "(of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence.", "(of a proposition or syllogism) conditional(def3) conditional(def3).", "tending to resort to theoretical assumptions, conditional propositions, invented examples, etc., especially unrealistic ones; speculative:His stuff is fun to read, but he’s hypothetical I can’t him seriously.Stop the worry spiral in your mind before your thoughts become too hypothetical."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.:The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters."]}]