Conjectural (Adjective)
Meaning
Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence; "theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are still highly conjectural"; "the supposed reason for his absence"; "suppositious reconstructions of dead languages"; "hypothetical situation".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The scientist's explanation for the unusual phenomenon was conjectural, requiring further research to confirm its validity.
- The detective pieced together a conjectural sequence of events, hoping it would lead to the capture of the culprit.
- The historian relied on conjectural interpretations of ancient texts to reconstruct the life of a notable historical figure.
- Her new venture was based on a conjectural model that she hoped would disrupt the industry and attract significant investors.
- The experts proposed several conjectural solutions to the problem, but none had been proven conclusively.