Conjectural — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kən-ˈjek-chə-rəl/ con·jec·tur·al

Meaning & Definition of Conjectural

Conjectural (adjective)

  1. of the nature of or involving or based on conjecture
  2. given to conjectures

Conjectural (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. existing only as an assumption or speculation

    "a necessarily conjectural account of Shakespeare's life, since there is so little hard information"

    similar: academic, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional, theoretical
    related: alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, unproven, untested, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical
    opposite: actual, factual, real
    near: clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Conjectural

The most common words with a similar meaning to Conjectural:

academic, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional, theoretical

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Conjectural

Words with the opposite meaning of Conjectural:

actual, factual, real

Related Words for Conjectural

alleged, assumed, presumed, presupposed, proposed, supposed, unproved, unproven, untested, debatable, moot, abstract, conceptual, intellectual, metaphysical, nonclinical, nonpractical, nonempirical

Near Antonyms of Conjectural

clinical, practical, concrete, defined, definite, distinct, attested, authenticated, confirmed, demonstrated, established, proven, substantiated, tested, time-tested, validated, verified, empirical, nonspeculative, nontheoretical, observational

Word Forms of Conjectural

Derived words: conjecturally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Conjectural

First known use: 1553

Frequently Asked Questions about Conjectural

What does "Conjectural" mean?

"Conjectural" means of the nature of or involving or based on conjecture. As an adjective, it is defined as: of the nature of or involving or based on conjecture.

What is another word for "Conjectural"?

Other words for "Conjectural" include academic, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional and theoretical. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Conjectural" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Conjectural"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Conjectural". Common alternatives include academic, hypothetical, speculative, suppositional and theoretical.

What is the opposite of "Conjectural"?

Antonyms of "Conjectural" include actual, factual and real. Near antonyms include clinical, practical, concrete and defined.

How do you use "Conjectural" in a sentence?

Examples of "Conjectural" in a sentence: "a necessarily conjectural account of Shakespeare's life, since there is so little hard information".

Is "Conjectural" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Conjectural" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Conjectural"?

"Conjectural" is pronounced /kən-ˈjek-chə-rəl/ and divided into syllables as con·jec·tur·al.

What is the origin of the word "Conjectural"?

First known use: 1553.