Conjecture

Pronunciation: /kənˈdʒɛktʃər/

Conjecture (noun)

  1. An idea or opinion formed without complete information.
  2. A statement in math believed to be true but not yet proven.

Examples

  • Her conjecture about the outcome was surprisingly accurate.
  • The scientist's conjecture led to further investigation.

Common collocations: form a conjecture, based on conjecture, prove a conjecture, disprove a conjecture, conjecture wildly

Conjecture (verb)

  1. To form an opinion or guess without all the facts.

Examples

  • She conjectured that it might rain later.
  • They conjectured about the reasons for the delay.

Synonyms of Conjecture

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Neutral

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Antonyms of Conjecture

  • — When discussing the level of confidence in a statement.
  • — When contrasting with opinions or guesses.