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Meaning of conjectures
A conjecture is an opinion or judgment formed without certain or complete evidence.
Etymology of conjectures
The word 'conjectures' originates from the Latin 'conjectura', which is derived from 'conjecturare', meaning to throw or put together, and is related to 'jacere', meaning to throw
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a conclusion or opinion formed on the basis of incomplete or uncertain evidence
Synonyms
speculations
assumptions
hypotheses
theories
guesses
suppositions
surmises
suspicions
inferences
deductions
presumptions
probabilities
likelihoods
possibilities
notions
ideas
opinions
beliefs
hunches
intuitions
impressions
views
perspectives
conceptions
concepts
interpretations
readings
understandings
perceptions
appraisals
evaluations
assessments
estimates
forecasts
predictions
projections
Definitions
- A proposition or judgment made on the basis of incomplete information
- * An opinion or judgment formed without certain or complete evidence
- * A statement or theory that is unproven but is thought to be possibly true
Usage Examples
- The detective made a conjecture about the suspect's motives based on the limited evidence available
- * The scientist's conjectures about the origins of the universe were later proven to be correct
- * The economist's conjectures about the market trends were influential in shaping the company's investment strategy
Antonyms
facts
truths
realities
certainties
confirmations
verifications
validations
proofs
evidences
demonstrations
confirmations
affirmations
assurances
guarantees
certainties
actualities
realities