conjecture
Translation
conjecture, guess, speculation
Examples
His theory was dismissed as mere conjecture.
His theory was dismissed as mere conjecture.
The mathematician proposed a new conjecture.
The mathematician proposed a new conjecture.
Grammar Patterns
((mere/pure)) conjecture an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information His theory was dismissed as mere conjecture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guess, speculation, hypothesis; Antonyms: fact, certainty
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'jacere' (to throw). The idea is of 'throwing ideas together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'throwing' (ject) ideas 'together' (con) to form a guess.