conjectural

American  

[kuhn-jek-cher-uhl] / kənˈdʒɛk tʃər əl /

adjective

1. of, of the nature of, or involving conjecture; problematical.

   Theories about the extinction of dinosaurs are highly conjectural.

   Synonyms:

   doubtful , theoretical , speculative

2. given to making conjectures.

   a conjectural thinker.

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conjectural British  

/ kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl /

adjective

1. involving or inclined to conjecture

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Other Word Forms

• conjecturally adverb
• unconjectural adjective

Etymology

Origin of conjectural

1545–55; < Latin conjectūrālis, equivalent to conjectūr ( a ) conjecture + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

Although these hazards are so far entirely conjectural, they are undoubtedly driving a growing community of researchers to study various harm-reduction tactics.

From Scientific American

But those estimates are based partially on snapshots of current conditions, so they’re obviously conjectural.

From Los Angeles Times

When applied to literature, it refers to a list, actual or conjectural, of great works that define the terms of a literary education.

From New York Times

Both estimates were based on a conjectural valuation of FTX at the time of a $420-million venture investing round in January.

From Los Angeles Times

Royster’s writing is sometimes conjectural, other times pedantic, but in many passages her prose soars, particularly in her chapter on Valerie June.

From Los Angeles Times