ὑπόθεσις
ὑπόθεσις
ὑπόθεσις, εως,
ὑποτίθημι
that which is placed under, a foundation, hypothesis, supposition, Lat. assumptio, Plat.
the subject under discussion, the question, Xen., Dem., etc.
that which is laid down as a rule of action, a principle, Dem.: generally, a purpose, plan, design, Plat.
a cause, pretext, Plut.