n. & v.
--n.
1. a the formation of an opinion on incomplete information; guessing. b an opinion or conclusion reached in this way.
2 a (in textual criticism) the guessing of a reading not in the text. b a proposed reading.
--v.
1. tr. & intr. guess.
2 tr. (in textual criticism) propose (a reading).
Derivatives:
conjecturable adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF conjecture or L conjectura f. conjicere (as com-, jacere throw)