conjectured
Meanings
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Verb
To form an opinion or theory about something without firm evidence.
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Verb
To make an educated guess or infer.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with conjecturedassured , endured , ensured , heured , inquired , obtained , persevered , reheard , surmised
Homophones
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Conjecture (English) : To form an opinion or theory
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Conjecture (English) : A theory or hypothesis
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Conjectural (English) : Based on supposition or assumption
Variants
List of all variants of conjectured that leads to same resultconjecture , conjectured , conjecturer , conjecturers , conjectures , conjecturing
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).Conjectured, Conjectures, Conjecturing
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin 'conjectura' meaning 'a guess' or 'a throwing together'.
Trivia
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The term 'conjecture' comes from the Latin word 'conjectura', which means 'a guess' or 'a throwing together'.
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In mathematics, a conjecture is a statement that has not been proven but is widely believed to be true.
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One famous mathematical conjecture is Fermat's Last Theorem, which was proven true in 1994 by British mathematician Andrew Wiles.
Related Concepts
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Hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often used in scientific research.
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Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.
Quotes
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I am anxious to "conjecture" beforehand what may be expected from the sowing turneps [sic] in jaded ground, how much from the acre, & how large they will be?
- Thomas Jefferson,letter,29 Dec. 1794 -
… their traces left for future archaeologists to rediscover and perhaps to wonder or "conjecture" over.
- Jane Jacobs,{it}Cities and the Wealth of Nations{/it},1984 -
It is fashionable now to "conjecture" that the Big Bang was caused by a random quantum fluctuation in a vacuum devoid of space and time.
- Martin Gardner,{it}Skeptical Inquirer{/it},November/December 1998
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.Conjecture has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works of mystery and detective fiction, where characters make educated guesses or infer information based on clues. It is also used in scientific research, where theories are proposed based on available evidence.
How to Memorize "conjectured"
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visualize
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Can Opinions Justify Every Notion' to remember the definition of conjecture.
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