Conjecture

/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/

Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:27 pts10 letters
Definition of Conjecture

noun

  1. A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.

    "I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."

  2. A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.

    "The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment."

  3. (philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.
  4. Interpretation of signs and omens.

verb

  1. To guess; to venture an unproven idea.

    "I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here."

  2. To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.
Anagrams of Conjecture

No exact anagrams found for "conjecture". This word has a unique letter combination.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Conjecture"

Conjecture is a 10-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Conjecture" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "conjecture" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter J, which is worth 8 points.