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conjectural

[kənˈdʒek.tʃər.əl]

conjectural Definition

  • 1based on guesswork or incomplete evidence; theoretical
  • 2involving or inclined to conjecture

Using conjectural: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conjectural" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police have only conjectural evidence linking him to the crime.

  • Example

    The theory is purely conjectural and has not been tested.

  • Example

    The book is a collection of conjectural essays on the future of technology.

conjectural Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conjectural

Antonyms for conjectural

Phrases with conjectural

  • a type of historical writing that relies heavily on speculation and inference rather than concrete evidence

    Example

    The book is an example of conjectural history, as it attempts to reconstruct the life of a historical figure based on limited sources.

  • a type of textual criticism that involves making changes to a text based on conjecture rather than solid evidence

    Example

    The scholar's conjectural emendation of the manuscript was controversial among other experts in the field.

  • conjectural sciences

    fields of study that rely heavily on speculation and inference rather than empirical evidence

    Example

    Astrology and parapsychology are often considered conjectural sciences due to their lack of empirical support.

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Summary: conjectural in Brief

The term 'conjectural' [kənˈdʒek.tʃər.əl] refers to something based on guesswork or incomplete evidence, or involving conjecture. It is often used in academic or scientific contexts to describe theoretical or speculative work. Examples include 'The police have only conjectural evidence linking him to the crime,' and 'The book is a collection of conjectural essays on the future of technology.'