Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjectural
Adjective
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər.əl/
Definition
Based on or involving conjecture; not based on firm evidence.
Examples
- The scientist presented a conjectural theory about the origins of the universe.
- Her conjectural remarks about the future were well-received by the audience, despite lacking solid proof.
Meaning
Conjectural refers to something that is assumed or supposed, often with little or no evidence to support it.
Synonyms
- Speculative
- Theoretical
- Hypothetical
- Suppositional
