Conjecture: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjecture

[ kənˈdʒɛktʃər ]

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in mathematics

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information. A mathematical proposition that has been formed but not yet proved.

Synonyms

guess, hypothesis, speculation, theory

Examples of usage

Her conjecture about the theorem turned out to be correct.
The conjecture has not been proven yet.

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general

To form an opinion or supposition about something without firm evidence. To guess.

Synonyms

assume, guess, speculate, surmise

Examples of usage

He conjectured that she would not come to the party.
We can only conjecture about the outcome.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjecture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjectura

🇮🇳 अनुमान

🇩🇪 Vermutung

🇮🇩 dugaan

🇺🇦 припущення

🇵🇱 hipoteza

🇯🇵 推測 (すいそく)

🇫🇷 conjecture

🇪🇸 conjetura

🇹🇷 varsayım

🇰🇷 추측 (chucheug)

🇸🇦 افتراض

🇨🇿 domněnka

🇸🇰 domnienka

🇨🇳 猜测 (cāicè)

🇸🇮 domneva

🇮🇸 tilgáta

🇰🇿 болжам

🇬🇪 ვარაუდი

🇦🇿 fərziyyə

🇲🇽 conjetura

Word origin

The word 'conjecture' originated from the Latin word 'conjectura', meaning 'a throwing together, inference'. The term first appeared in English in the 16th century, initially used in mathematical contexts to denote a conclusion reached by guesswork or incomplete information. Over time, its usage has expanded to encompass general opinions or suppositions based on limited evidence.