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LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of hypothetical is something that is assumed or based on theory. An example of hypothetical is a plan based on something that would never happen.
In your second example, you have constructed a hypothetical, thus you use the subjunctive mood (she were). When you see if or whether used in a hypothetical way, it is a good bet that you want to use the subjunctive mood. I demand that you be on time at work.