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Definitions for Conjecture
[1] the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.
[2] an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation.
[3] Obsolete . the interpretation of signs or omens.
[4] to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.
[5] to form conjectures.
[6] the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess
[7] the inference or conclusion so formed
[8] obsolete interpretation of occult signs
[9] to infer or arrive at (an opinion, conclusion, etc) from incomplete evidence
Words related to Conjecture
guesswork, hypothesis, hunch, supposition, inference, presumption, guess, theory, fancy, opinion, conclusion, notion, surmise, guesstimate, gather, figure, conclude, feel, deem, expect
Words nearby Conjecture
coniston water, conium, conization, conj., conjectural, conjecture, conjoin, conjoined, conjoined anastomosis, conjoined twin, conjoined twins
Origin of Conjecture
1350–1400; (noun) Middle English < Latin conjectūra (< Middle French ) inferring, reasoning, equivalent to conject(us ) past participle of conjicere to throw together, form a conclusion (con- con- + -jicere, combining form of jacere to throw) + -ūra -ure; (v.) late Middle English conjecturen (< Middle French ) < Late Latin conjecturāre, derivative of the noun
Other words from Conjecture
con·jec·tur·a·ble , adjective
con·jec·tur·a·bly , adverb
con·jec·tur·er , noun
mis·con·jec·ture , verb, mis·con·jec·tured, mis·con·jec·tur·ing; noun
non·con·jec·tur·a·ble , adjective
non·con·jec·tur·a·bly , adverb
pre·con·jec·ture , verb (used with object), pre·con·jec·tured, pre·con·jec·tur·ing.
un·con·jec·tur·a·ble , adjective
un·con·jec·tured , adjective
Word origin for Conjecture
C14: from Latin conjectūra an assembling of facts, from conjicere to throw together, from jacere to throw
Synonyms for Conjecture
guesswork, hunch, hypothesis, inference, supposition, conclusion, fancy, guess, guesstimate, notion, opinion, presumption, surmise, theorizing, theory, perhaps, shot in the dark, sneaking suspicion, stab in the dark