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   con·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"
   • ▪ an unproven mathematical or scientific theorem: "the Goldbach conjecture"
   • ▪ (in textual criticism) the suggestion or reconstruction of a reading of a text not present in the original source.

   verb

   • 1. form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information: "many conjectured that the jury could not agree"
   • ▪ (in textual criticism) propose (a reading).

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the senses ‘to divine’ and ‘divination’): from Old French, or from Latin conjectura, from conicere ‘put together in thought’, from con- ‘together’ + jacere ‘throw’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conjecturable adjective

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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?

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   CONJECTURE definition: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   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.

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   Definitions of conjecture. 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.

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   CONJECTURE meaning: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONJECTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CONJECTURE definition: guesses about something without real evidence: . Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconjecture noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   conjecture. noun. /kənˈdʒektʃə (r)/ /kənˈdʒektʃər/ (formal) [countable] an opinion or idea that is not based on definite knowledge and is formed by guessing synonym guess. The truth of his conjecture was confirmed by the newspaper report. Topics Opinion and argument c2, Doubt, guessing and certainty c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

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    Definition of conjecture verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    con·jec·ture. (kən-jĕk′chər) n. 1. Opinion or judgment based on inconclusive or incomplete evidence; guesswork. 2. An opinion or conclusion based on guesswork: The commentators made various conjectures about the outcome of the next election. v. con·jec·tured, con·jec·tur·ing, con·jec·tures. v.tr.