conjecture

Noun
  1. A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) (synset 105900390)
    "speculations about the outcome of the election"; "he dismissed it as mere conjecture"
    is a type of: hypothesis, possibility, theory - a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
    same as: speculation
  2. A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence (synset 106795537)
    is a type of: opinion, view - a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
    subtypes: divination - successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
    same as: guess, hypothesis, speculation, supposition, surmisal, surmise
  3. Reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence (synset 105781920)
    is a type of: abstract thought, logical thinking, reasoning - thinking that is coherent and logical
    subtypes:
Verb
  1. To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds (synset 200635105)
    "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps"
    is a type of: anticipate, expect - regard something as probable or likely
    subtypes:
    same as: hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, speculate, suppose, theorise, theorize

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