💭conjecture (kɔ̃ʒɛktyʁ)

noun/verb
/kənˈdʒɛktʃər/
conjecture (conjecture)

Signification

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Traduction de la signification
une opinion ou conclusion formée sur la base d'informations incomplètes; former une opinion sans preuve suffisante
une opinion ou conclusion formée sur la base d'informations incomplètes; former une opinion sans preuve suffisante

Phrases d'exemple

The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events.

les critiques ont conjecturé que le livre était inspiré par des événements réels.
les critiques ont conjecturé que le livre était inspiré par des événements réels.

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

La conjecture du scientifique a ensuite été prouvée juste.
La conjecture du scientifique a ensuite ete prouvee juste.

Synonymes

guess, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, surmise, guesswork
Entrée 1
guess, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, surmise
Entrée 2
speculation, hypothesis, guesswork

Antonymes

fact, certainty, proof, evidence
Entrée 1
fact, certainty, proof
Entrée 2
fact, certainty, evidence

Collocations

wild conjecture, mere conjecture, conjecture about, conjecture that

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