English dictionary

conjecture

noun

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

noun verb

Definitions

noun

  1. reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

noun

  1. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

noun

  1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

verb

  1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Example sentences

speculations about the outcome of the election
he dismissed it as mere conjecture
Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps

Synonyms

speculation guess supposition surmise surmisal hypothesis speculate theorize theorise hypothesize hypothesise hypothecate suppose
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