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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: , , , ,Obsolete.the interpretation of signs or omens.
verb (used with object)
to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.
Synonyms: , ,
verb (used without object)
to form conjectures.
conjecture
/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess
the inference or conclusion so formed
obsoleteinterpretation of occult signs
verb
to infer or arrive at (an opinion, conclusion, etc) from incomplete evidence
Other Word Forms
- conjecturable adjective
- conjecturably adverb
- conjecturer noun
- misconjecture verb
- nonconjecturable adjective
- nonconjecturably adverb
- preconjecture verb (used with object)
- unconjecturable adjective
- unconjectured adjective
- Dzˈٳܰ adjective
- Dzˈٳܰ adverb
- Dzˈٳܰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of conjecture1
Word History and Origins
Origin of conjecture1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
The word “probably” gets a major workout in “Bob Dylan: Jewish Roots, American Soil,” Harry Freedman’s new book made of equal parts passion and conjecture.
“It’s time to end the smack talk, end the conjecture and settle this — man to boy.”
But the next day, she withdrew that evidence, saying it was simply "conjecture" and she was not in a position to assess Cauchi's mental state, having not treated him since 2019.
"I don't want to compare myself with the best player in football's history," said the forward before his stunning individual performance against Inter, but conjecture around whether he can emulate Messi is natural.
But the bitter truth is that we’ll never know, that all of this is the stuff of conjecture.
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