— conjecturable , adj. — conjecturably , adv. — conjecturer , n.
/keuhn jek"cheuhr/ , n. , v. , conjectured, conjecturing .
n.
1. the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence for proof.
2. an opinion or theory so formed or expressed; guess; speculation.
3. Obs. the interpretation of signs or omens.
v.t.
4. to conclude or suppose from grounds or evidence insufficient to ensure reliability.
v.i.
5. to form conjectures.
[ 1350-1400; (n.) ME conjectura ( conject ( us ) ptp. of conjicere to throw together, form a conclusion ( con- CON- + -jicere, comb. form of jacere to throw) + -ura -URE; (v.) late ME conjecturen ( conjecturare, deriv. of the n. ]
Syn. 2. surmise, inference, supposition, theory, hypothesis. 4. surmise, suppose, presume. See guess .