hypotheticalsemihypothetical
Hypotheticalsemihypothetical is a neologism used in theoretical discussions to denote a scenario that is itself partly hypothetical. The term combines hypothetical with semi-hypothetical to signal a gradation of certainty: part of the premises are treated as established or plausible, while the conclusions remain speculative. In this sense, it sits between a straightforward hypothetical and a fully established claim.
Etymology and usage: The coinage appears mainly in informal or exploratory writings and online discussions. It
Conceptual use: A hypotheticalsemihypothetical scenario is typically used to test how robust a claim would be
Examples: A hypotheticalsemihypothetical policy analysis might assume a future climate model that is plausible but contains
See also: hypothetical, semihypothetical, counterfactual, thought experiment, modal logic.