Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
conjecture
noun and verb
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər/
Definition
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
Examples
- The scientist’s conjecture about the results of the experiment was later proven correct.
- After seeing the cloudy skies, I made a conjecture that it might rain later.
Meaning
To conjecture means to make an educated guess or assume something without having all the facts.
Synonyms
- Guess
- Hypothesis
- Theory
- Speculation
- Supposition
