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Conjecture
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
statement
or an
idea
which is
unproven
, but is
thought
to be
true
; a guess.
●
A
supposition
based upon
incomplete
evidence
; a hypothesis.
●
In Linguistics & Mathematics:
A
statement
likely to be
true
based on available
evidence
, but which has not been
formally
proven.
●
Interpretation of
signs
and omens.
Verb
●
To
guess
; to
venture
an
unproven
idea.
●
To
infer
on
slight
evidence
; to
guess
at.
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Wiktionary
Origin
conjecture
English
coniectura
Latin
conicio
Latin
coniectus
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Supposition
Speculation
Halseny
Theorem
Suppose
Related
Hearsay
Guesswork
Hypothesis
Postulate
Assumption
Hyperbole
Inference
Postulation
Assertions
Argument
Assertion
Hypotheses
Proposition
Hypothesize
Theory
Suggestion
Assumptions
Presumption
Anecdotal
Speculate
Claim
Belief
Guess
Contention
Observation
Predictions
Idea
Interpretation
Posit
Unsubstantiated
Statement
Prediction
Speculations
Propositions
Thought
Explanation
Finding
Conclusion
Reasoning
Suppositions
Theories
Assume
Conclusions
Generalization
Intuition
Theorize
Notion
Argue
Arguments
Rumour
Presumptions
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Wishful Thinking
Anecdotal Evidence
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