Definition of 'conjecture'

Noun

1. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture"
      Synonyms: speculation
2. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
      Synonyms: guess supposition surmise surmisal speculation hypothesis
3. reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

Verb

1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
      Synonyms: speculate theorize theorise hypothesize hypothesise hypothecate suppose

---

Get this dictionary without ads as part of the e-Tutor Virtual Learning Program.