Conjectured: meaning, definitions and examples

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conjectured

 

[ kənˈdʒɛkʧərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

theory or speculation

To conjecture means to form an opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information or evidence. It often involves making a hypothesis that is not yet substantiated by facts. In many academic fields, conjecturing can be an important step in the research process, allowing scholars to propose ideas that can be tested or explored further. However, a conjecture remains a guess until it is either proven or disproven through rigorous analysis.

Synonyms

guess, hypothesize, speculate, surmise, theorize

Examples of usage

  • The scientist conjectured that the results would align with previous studies.
  • He conjectured about the reasons behind the strange phenomenon.
  • Many mathematicians have conjectured the existence of new patterns in number theory.

Translations

Translations of the word "conjectured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conjeturado

🇮🇳 अनुमानित

🇩🇪 vermutet

🇮🇩 diperkirakan

🇺🇦 припущений

🇵🇱 założony

🇯🇵 推測された

🇫🇷 conjecturé

🇪🇸 conjeturado

🇹🇷 varsayılan

🇰🇷 추측된

🇸🇦 مُحتَمل

🇨🇿 domnělý

🇸🇰 domnienky

🇨🇳 推测的

🇸🇮 domnevni

🇮🇸 álykta

🇰🇿 болжалды

🇬🇪 გავრცელებული

🇦🇿 təhmin edilən

🇲🇽 conjeturado

Etymology

The term 'conjecture' originates from the Latin word 'conjectura', which means 'a placing together' or 'a conclusion'. This Latin term is composed of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'jacere' meaning 'to throw'. The transition to the Middle English 'conjecturen' carried the same meaning, relating to the act of forming an opinion based on incomplete evidence. Throughout history, the word has maintained its connection to the notion of speculation in various domains, particularly mathematics and philosophy, where conjectures often represent significant propositions awaiting proof. Over time, the use of 'conjectured' developed as a past tense form to indicate the action of forming such hypotheses, reflecting a longstanding intellectual pursuit of knowledge through reasoning in the face of uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,412, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.