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- Dictionarycon·jec·ture/kənˈjek(t)SHər/
noun
- 1. an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information: "conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied"
verb
- 1. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information: "many conjectured that the jury could not agree"
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The meaning of CONJECTURE is inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence. How to use conjecture in a sentence. Did you know?
CONJECTURE definition: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.
verb. believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds. synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize. see more. noun. reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence. see more. noun.
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.
When you conjecture, you form an opinion or reach a conclusion on the basis of information that is not certain or complete. He conjectured that some individuals may be able to detect major calamities.
Definition of conjecture verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CONJECTURE definition: guesses about something without real evidence: . Learn more.
CONJECTURE meaning: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.
Definition of conjecture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
CONJECTURE meaning: an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence guess.
