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conjectures

The correct spelling is conjectures.

How to pronounce conjectures

noun

Say it like: Con-jec-che-rs

The correct spelling is conjectures. A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess. For example: "I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."

Usage Examples

I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not.

The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment.

I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
  2. 2.A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.
  3. 3.(philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.
  4. 4.Interpretation of signs and omens.

verb

  1. 1.To guess; to venture an unproven idea.
  2. 2.To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.

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