conjecture

Meaning

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.

an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion without sufficient evidence

Example Sentences

The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.

The critics conjectured that the book was inspired by real events.

Synonyms

speculation, hypothesis, guesswork, guess, assumption, surmise

Entry 1

speculation, hypothesis, guesswork

Entry 2

guess, speculation, assumption, hypothesis, surmise

Antonyms

fact, certainty, evidence, proof

Entry 1

fact, certainty, evidence

Entry 2

fact, certainty, proof

Collocations

wild conjecture, mere conjecture, conjecture about, conjecture that