An assumption or supposition for the sake of argument or investigation.

Relating to or based on conjecture rather than knowledge.

कल्‍पित

English Usage: The hypothetical deficiency in the study was pointed out by the researchers.

Hindi Usage: अध्‍ययन में कल्‍पित कमी को शोधकर्ताओं द्वारा उजागर किया गया।

Lacking an essential quality or element.

Not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient.

कमज़ोर

English Usage: She found the hypothetical deficiency in the report quite troubling.

Hindi Usage: उसे रिपोर्ट में कमज़ोर परिकल्पना काफी परेशान करने वाली लगी।