conjecture

UK
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃə/
US
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃɚ/
conjecturenoun
conjectures
pl
UK
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃə/
US
/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃɚ/
Translations
His conjecture about the outcome of the election was based on a few early polls.
Sa conjecture sur l'issue de l'élection était fondée sur quelques sondages préliminaires.
Additional translations
hypothèseSurtout en mathématiques ou en contexte scientifique.
Definitions
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
His conjecture about the outcome of the election was based on a few early polls.
A mathematical statement that is proposed as a true statement but has not been proven or disproven.
The Riemann Hypothesis is a famous conjecture in mathematics that remains unproven.
The act or process of forming such an opinion or supposition; guesswork.
Without substantial data, his explanation remained mere conjecture.
conjectureverb
conjectured
Past Simple
conjectured
Past Participle
conjecturing
Gerund
UK
/kənˈdʒɛktʃə/
US
/kənˈdʒɛktʃɚ/
Translations
conjecturerEmploi soutenu.
The scientist conjectured that the unusual weather patterns were due to climate change.
Le scientifique a conjecturé que les anomalies météorologiques étaient dues au changement climatique.
Additional translations
Definitions
To form an opinion or supposition about something on the basis of incomplete information.
The scientist conjectured that the unusual weather patterns were due to climate change.