CONJECTURE
/kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of CONJECTURE
A statement or an idea which is unproven, but is thought to be true; a guess.
"I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."
A supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis.
"The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment."
(philology) A statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven.
To guess; to venture an unproven idea.
"I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here."
To infer on slight evidence; to guess at.
Examples of CONJECTURE in a Sentence
- "I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not."
- "The physicist used his conjecture about subatomic particles to design an experiment."
- "I do not know if it is true; I am simply conjecturing here."
Word Details
Is CONJECTURE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONJECTURE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONJECTURE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONJECTURE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | j | e | c | t | u | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONJECTURE
100 words from the letters in CONJECTURE
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How to Use CONJECTURE in Word Games
CONJECTURE is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 27 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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