conjectural
pronunciation
How to pronounce conjectural in British English:
UK [kən'dʒektʃərəl]
How to pronounce conjectural in American English:
US [kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl]
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- Adjective:
- based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
Word Origin
- conjectural (adj.)
- 1550s, from Latin conjecturalis "belonging to conjecture," from conjectura (see conjecture). Related: Conjecturally (mid-15c.).
Example
- 1. But , as mr caballero acknowledges , his thesis is largely conjectural , supported only by " spotty " academic work .
- 2. The inevitable uncertainty engendered will inhibit financial innovation and intermediation , and render the rules that will govern a future financial marketplace disturbingly conjectural .