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- Dictionaryconjecture/kənˈdʒɛktʃə/
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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CONJECTURE definition: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.
The meaning of CONJECTURE is inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence. How to use conjecture in a sentence. Did you know?
CONJECTURE meaning: 1. a guess about something based on how it seems and not on proof: 2. to guess, based on the…. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
noun [ C, U ] formal uk / kənˈdʒektʃə r/ us. Add to word list. guesses about something without real evidence: Exactly what happened that night is still a matter for conjecture. conjecture. verb [ I, T ] formal. [ + (that) ] Some people conjectured that it was an attempt to save money.
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. To judge or conclude by conjecture; guess: "From the comparative silence below ...
CONJECTURE meaning: an opinion or idea formed without proof or sufficient evidence guess.
Definition of conjecture noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
