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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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   What is another word for conjecture?

   • Other forms: conjectures; conjectured; conjecturing Can you guess what conjecture means? It's a word to use when you are not sure of something and have to "guess or surmise."

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   What is conjecture?

   • On this page, you can find what is Conjecture. 1. An opinion, or judgment, formed on defective or presumptive evidence; probable inference; surmise; guess; suspicion. 2. To arrive at by conjecture; to infer on slight evidence; to surmise; to guess; to form, at random, opinions concerning.

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   What does conjetura mean?

   • conjetura, conjeturas, conjeturar… conjectura, conjecturas, conjecturar… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! CONJECTURE meaning: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the….

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   What is a cause that is conjectured?

   • A cause that is conjectured ought to be such, that, if it really does exist, it will produce the effect. We conjectured two states of fiscal policy: a crash diet and a permanent weight loss. Different fields of environmental policy can be used to test the various conjectures made in this article.

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   Learn the meaning of conjecture as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Conjecture is an educated guess or a proposition that has not been proved or disproved.

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   Conjecture is a noun or verb that means a guess or opinion based on appearance and not proof. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and contrast with irony.

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   Conjecture is a noun or verb that means a guess or opinion based on appearance and not proof. Learn more about its usage, synonyms, and examples from various sources.

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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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   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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   3 days ago · Conjecture is a noun or verb that means a conclusion based on incomplete or uncertain evidence, or the act of forming such a conclusion. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

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    Conjecture is a noun or verb that means guesses about something without real evidence. Learn how to use it in sentences and see translations in different languages.