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CONJECTURES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Conjectures.

Conjectures - 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)
speculation15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesis21possibility18theory12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
guess6hypothesis21speculation15supposition15surmisal10surmise9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinion9view10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract thoughtlogical thinkingreasoning10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Conjectures - as a verb

To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Example: "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hypothecate24hypothesise22hypothesize31speculate13suppose11theorise11theorize20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
anticipate14expect17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Many of his conjectures about the origins of the universe turned out to be true."
"The new theory is based on a series of mathematical conjectures."
"Scientists have been debating various conjectures regarding the nature of dark matter."
"The novel is filled with wild conjectures and imaginative leaps."
"The professor presented several interesting conjectures in his lecture."
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Word Game Points

Is CONJECTURES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, conjectures is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONJECTURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is CONJECTURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, conjectures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONJECTURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 28.

Is CONJECTURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, conjectures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONJECTURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 27.

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