conjecture
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(noun) reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence |
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Related Words: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning, supposal, supposition, theorisation, theorization |
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(noun) a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence); "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture" |
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Synonyms: speculation |
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Related Words: hypothesis, possibility, theory |
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(noun) a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence |
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Synonyms: guess, hypothesis, speculation, supposition, surmise |
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Related Words: opinion, view |
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(verb) to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds: "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps." |
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Synonyms: hypothecate, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize |
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Related Words: anticipate, construct, develop, expect, explicate, formulate, reconstruct, retrace |
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