conjecture

nounspeculation, assumption
verbspeculate

Synonyms for conjecture

noun speculation, assumption

Antonyms for conjecture

approximation

noun. estimate

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "interpretation of signs and omens," from Old French conjecture "surmise, guess," or directly from Latin coniectura "conclusion, interpretation, guess, inference," literally "a casting together (of facts, etc.)," from coniectus, past participle of conicere "to throw together," from com- "together" (see com-) + iacere "to throw" (see jet (v.)). Sense of "forming of opinion without proof" is 1530s.

Example Sentences forconjecture

She discovered that Emma's conjecture had been only too correct.

He hesitated; then, "Well, go on with your conjecture," Rulledge said forgivingly.

Nor can I conjecture how far I strayed north or south from my course.

How had he never before chanced on a conjecture so probable?

She does not own, she has any authority for this, but her own conjecture.

It might, however, be of great importance to him to trace this conjecture to certainty.

The next Wednesday again will, I conjecture, be a hated day to us both.

It is almost impossible to conjecture what will be the basis of the settlement.

I only conjecture so—Did you ever feel the same transports I do?

The days and months passed, heartlessly confirming my conjecture, my belief.

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