conjecture
What is the opposite of conjecture? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A guess or opinion formed without solid proof.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A guess or opinion formed without solid proof.
“It's pure conjecture at this point who will win the leadership race.”
2. verb
To guess or form an opinion without full proof.
“Scientists conjectured that the crater was formed by an ancient asteroid impact.”
How to use conjecture
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
pure conjecture
open to conjecture
conjecture about
Etymology
From Latin coniectura, "a guess", from conicere, "to throw together" — from con- + iacere ("to throw"), the same root as "eject" and "project".
Full origin of conjecture →Frequently asked questions
What does “conjecture” mean?
The word “conjecture” means a guess or opinion formed without solid proof. In plain terms, an educated guess, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “conjecture”?
“Conjecture” is pronounced kuhn-JEHK-chuh (/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conjecture” in a sentence?
Here is “conjecture” used in a sentence: “It's pure conjecture at this point who will win the leadership race.”
What part of speech is “conjecture”?
Depending on how it is used, “conjecture” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “conjecture” come from?
The word “conjecture” comes from Latin. From Latin coniectura, "a guess", from conicere, "to throw together" — from con- + iacere ("to throw"), the same root as "eject" and "project".
Is “conjecture” a common word?
“Conjecture” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “conjecture” have?
“Conjecture” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a guess or opinion formed without solid proof.
