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conjecture
[ kuhn-jek-cher ]
noun
- the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.
- an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation.
Synonyms: hypothesis, theory, supposition, inference, surmise
- Obsolete. the interpretation of signs or omens.
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
- to form conjectures.
conjecture
/ kənˈdʒɛktʃə /
noun
- the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess
- the inference or conclusion so formed
- obsolete.interpretation of occult signs
verb
- to infer or arrive at (an opinion, conclusion, etc) from incomplete evidence
Derived Forms
- conˈjecturable, adjective
- conˈjecturably, adverb
- conˈjecturer, noun
Other Words From
- con·jectur·a·ble adjective
- con·jectur·a·bly adverb
- con·jectur·er noun
- miscon·jecture verb misconjectured misconjecturing noun
- noncon·jectur·a·ble adjective
- noncon·jectur·a·bly adverb
- precon·jecture verb (used with object) preconjectured preconjecturing
- uncon·jectur·a·ble adjective
- uncon·jectured adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of conjecture1
Word History and Origins
Origin of conjecture1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
You and your colleagues' conclusion that something appears to be dangerously wrong with Trump's mind, personality, brain and behavior is not conjecture or partisan hyperbole.
Not only did that survey find no job losses, but it also debunked claims or conjectures from minimum-wage critics that the increase would show up as reductions in hours or fringe benefits.
Lopez said that she learned a long time ago that everything written or said about her or “conjecture of who I am as a person, is not who I am.”
Is it actually true that Donald Trump systematically underperforms in the polls or is that just speculation and conjecture that has solidified into conventional wisdom among the news media and punditry?
The president’s subsequent hasty exile baffled many of his supporters and led to conjecture that, perhaps, there were incriminating videos of him as well.
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