CONJECTURE
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Conjecture.
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Conjecture - as a noun
A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
Example: "Speculations about the outcome of the election"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speculation15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesis21possibility18theory12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guess6hypothesis21speculation15supposition15surmisal10surmise9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinion9view10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoning10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Conjecture - as a verb
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Example: "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypothecate24hypothesise22hypothesize31speculate13suppose11theorise11theorize20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipate14expect17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her theory was based on pure conjecture and had no evidence to support it."
"The professor's conjecture about the origins of the universe sparked a lively debate."
"The detective made several conjectures about the motive behind the crime."
"The author's conjecture about the future of technology proved to be accurate."
"Historians have put forward various conjectures about the identity of Jack the Ripper."
Word Game Points
Is CONJECTURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conjecture is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONJECTURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is CONJECTURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conjecture is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONJECTURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 27.
Is CONJECTURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conjecture is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONJECTURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
