1. that which is placed under, a foundation, hypothesis, supposition , Lat. assumptio, (Plato Philosophus) 2. the subject under discussion, the question , (Xenophon Historicus), etc. 3. that which is laid down as a rule of action, a principle , (Demosthenes Orator): generally, a purpose, plan, design , (Plato Philosophus) 4. a cause, pretext , (Plutarch) (ML)
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G21286 — ὑπόθεσις
hupothesis · thing placed under, base · Greek