Conjectural: meaning, definitions and examples
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conjectural
[ kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl ]
in academic discussions
Based on guesswork or incomplete information; not certain or confirmed.
Synonyms
hypothetical, presumptive, speculative, tentative
Examples of usage
- He made a conjectural estimate of the cost of the project.
- Their theory is purely conjectural and lacks evidence to support it.
- The author presented a series of conjectural scenarios for the future.
- Conjectural statements should be supported by evidence.
- It is important to differentiate between factual information and conjectural assumptions.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjectural" in other languages:
🇵🇹 conjectural
🇮🇳 अनुमानित
🇩🇪 mutmaßlich
🇮🇩 dugaan
🇺🇦 припущений
🇵🇱 domniemany
🇯🇵 推測的
🇫🇷 conjectural
🇪🇸 conjetural
🇹🇷 varsayımsal
🇰🇷 추측의
🇸🇦 افتراضي
🇨🇿 domnělý
🇸🇰 domnelý
🇨🇳 推测的
🇸🇮 domneven
🇮🇸 ágiskunarkenndur
🇰🇿 болжаулы
🇬🇪 ვარაუდობადი
🇦🇿 təxmini
🇲🇽 conjetural
Word origin
The word 'conjectural' originates from the Latin word 'conjecturalis', which means 'inference' or 'supposition'. It entered the English language in the 17th century. The use of 'conjectural' has been prevalent in academic and intellectual discussions, reflecting the human tendency to speculate and infer based on limited information.