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Hypothetical Creature

Definition:

An imaginary or speculative creature that is hypothesized or suggested to exist, but has not been proven or observed.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A mythical being or monster that is theorized to exist based on folklore and legends.

Example Sentence: The Loch Ness Monster is a famous hypothetical creature that supposedly lives in Loch Ness, Scotland.

2. A fictional creature created in literature, movies, or video games that does not exist in reality.

Example Sentence: In the "Harry Potter" series, a hypothetical creature like a Hippogriff is introduced, which is a combination of a horse and an eagle.

Adjective:

1. Referring to something that is assumed or imagined for the sake of argument or explanation but lacks evidence or confirmation.

Example Sentence: The scientist presented a hypothetical creature from another planet during the conference.

2. Designating a situation or scenario which is imagined or conjectured, rather than actual or real.

Example Sentence: The science fiction author described a world inhabited by hypothetical creatures with extraordinary abilities.

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