conjecture

C2
Pronunciation
/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/
/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

Example Sentences
  • I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not.
2 Definition

A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

Example Sentences
  • The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment.
3 Definition

(philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.

4 Definition

Interpretation of signs and omens.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To guess; to venture an unproven idea.

Example Sentences
  • I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here.
2 Definition

To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.