conjectures

noun

reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

verb

to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Roots

iacioject- · Latin · throw

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