How do you pronounce conjecture?

conjecture is pronounced as /kənˈdʒɛktʃər/.

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conjecture

💭conjecture

noun/verb

/kənˈdʒɛktʃər/

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Meaning

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.

Example Sentences

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

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

Synonyms

guess, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, surmise, guesswork

Entry 1

guess, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, surmise

Entry 2

speculation, hypothesis, guesswork

Antonyms

fact, certainty, proof, evidence

Entry 1

fact, certainty, proof

Entry 2

fact, certainty, evidence

Collocations

wild conjecture, mere conjecture, conjecture about, conjecture that

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