Conjectural
adjective
Based on guesswork rather than solid evidence.
His theories about the origin of the universe are conjectural
Often appears as...
- conjectural assumptions
- conjectural theories
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Not demonstrated or established, but supposed.
Our plans are still in the conjectural stage
Often appears as...
- conjectural stage
- conjectural development
adjective
Expressing an opinion based on incomplete information.
The estimate of the cost is conjectural at this point
Often appears as...
- conjectural estimate
- conjectural opinion
adjective
Based on guesswork rather than solid evidence.
His theories about the origin of the universe are conjectural
Often appears as...
- conjectural assumptions
- conjectural theories
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Not demonstrated or established, but supposed.
Our plans are still in the conjectural stage
Often appears as...
- conjectural stage
- conjectural development
adjective
Expressing an opinion based on incomplete information.
The estimate of the cost is conjectural at this point
Often appears as...
- conjectural estimate
- conjectural opinion
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Factual
Conjectural means the basis is not fact, but a guess which could be wrong.
Their conjectural findings about the artifact led to controversial debates.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Evidence
Use 'conjectural' to show there's a need for more research or evidence.
The conjectural nature of the study was highlighted by the peer reviewers.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Caution
In academics, 'conjectural' warns that an argument isn't yet proven.
Her paper remained conjectural, pending further archaeological discoveries.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Factual
Conjectural means the basis is not fact, but a guess which could be wrong.
Their conjectural findings about the artifact led to controversial debates.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Evidence
Use 'conjectural' to show there's a need for more research or evidence.
The conjectural nature of the study was highlighted by the peer reviewers.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Caution
In academics, 'conjectural' warns that an argument isn't yet proven.
Her paper remained conjectural, pending further archaeological discoveries.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Factual
Conjectural means the basis is not fact, but a guess which could be wrong.
Their conjectural findings about the artifact led to controversial debates.
Pro Tip 2/3Requires Evidence
Use 'conjectural' to show there's a need for more research or evidence.
The conjectural nature of the study was highlighted by the peer reviewers.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Caution
In academics, 'conjectural' warns that an argument isn't yet proven.
Her paper remained conjectural, pending further archaeological discoveries.
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Video examples
David Deutsch: A new way...
Scientific knowledge isn't derived from anything. Like all knowledge, it's conjectural, guesswork, tested by observation, not derived from it. So, were testable conjectures the great innovation
Video examples
David Deutsch: A new way...
Scientific knowledge isn't derived from anything. Like all knowledge, it's conjectural, guesswork, tested by observation, not derived from it. So, were testable conjectures the great innovation
Example 1 of 1
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