가설
A temporary explanation or idea that is suggested to explain something, but has not yet been proven true through research or experiments.
Examples
3 of 5이 실험의 목적은 기존 가설을 검증하는 것입니다.
The purpose of this experiment is to verify the existing hypothesis.
그 가설은 아직 과학적으로 증명되지 않았다.
That hypothesis has not yet been scientifically proven.
가설이 틀렸을 가능성도 고려해야 합니다.
We must also consider the possibility that the hypothesis is wrong.
Word Family
Memory Tip
GA (Temporary) + SEOL (Statement) = A temporary statement.
Quick Quiz
과학적 방법의 첫 번째 단계는 현상을 관찰하고 _____을 세우는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가설
Examples
이 실험의 목적은 기존 가설을 검증하는 것입니다.
academicThe purpose of this experiment is to verify the existing hypothesis.
그 가설은 아직 과학적으로 증명되지 않았다.
academicThat hypothesis has not yet been scientifically proven.
가설이 틀렸을 가능성도 고려해야 합니다.
formalWe must also consider the possibility that the hypothesis is wrong.
데이터가 가설을 뒷받침하지 못하고 있다.
formalThe data does not support the hypothesis.
그건 그냥 네 가설일 뿐이잖아.
informalThat's just your hypothesis (guess).
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
가설 설정
hypothesis setting
작업 가설
working hypothesis
가설 검정
hypothesis testing
Often Confused With
가설 is an unproven starting point, while 이론 (theory) is a well-substantiated explanation.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS Reading passages about scientific discoveries and Writing Task 2 when discussing theoretical ideas.
Common Mistakes
Mixing up '가설' with '가설' (construction of bridge/building). In academic contexts, it always means hypothesis.
Memory Tip
GA (Temporary) + SEOL (Statement) = A temporary statement.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 假 (temporary/false) and 說 (speak/theory).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
과학적 방법의 첫 번째 단계는 현상을 관찰하고 _____을 세우는 것이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 가설
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