Conjecture

ENZH

What Does Conjecture Mean?

  • 推测
  • 猜测
  • 设想
  • 假设

Conjecture Pronunciation

/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər/

Conjecture Definition

noun

Definition

An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

In ZH

基于不完整信息形成的观点或结论。

How to Use Conjecture in a Sentence

  • Her conjecture about the outcome of the game turned out to be accurate.
  • Many scientific theories start as conjectures before they are proven.
  • The detective's conjecture was based on the evidence found at the scene.
  • He made a conjecture regarding the reasons for the unusual behavior of the stock market.
  • In mathematics, a conjecture is often proposed without proof.
verb

Definition

To form an opinion or supposition about something on the basis of incomplete information.

In ZH

在不完整信息的基础上形成对某事的意见或假设。

How to Use Conjecture in a Sentence

  • Scientists conjecture that the universe is expanding.
  • It is common to conjecture the motives behind someone's actions.
  • We can only conjecture what might happen in the future.
  • She conjectured that the noise was coming from the basement.
  • He conjectured about the factors that influenced her decision.