In the word hypothesis, the root 'thesis' conveys which sense?

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In the word hypothesis, the root 'thesis' conveys which sense?

Explanation:
Think of the root as carrying the idea of placing or putting something forward. In hypothesis, you’re putting forward a proposition for consideration and testing. That sense fits best with “place, put,” rather than ideas like writing or star. So the root conveys placing or putting forward.

Think of the root as carrying the idea of placing or putting something forward. In hypothesis, you’re putting forward a proposition for consideration and testing. That sense fits best with “place, put,” rather than ideas like writing or star. So the root conveys placing or putting forward.

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