conjecture vs possibility

possibility vs conjecture

conjecture and possibility both are nouns.

conjecture is a verb but possibility is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
conjecture	Yes	No	Yes	No
possibility	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, possibility is a hypernym of conjecture; that is, possibility is a word with a broader meaning than conjecture:

conjecture: a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
possibility: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena

Other hypernyms of conjecture include hypothesis, theory.

conjecture (noun)	possibility (noun)
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)	a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence	a possible alternative
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence	a future prospect or potential
	capability of existing or happening or being true

conjecture (verb)	possibility (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

Difference between conjecture and possibility

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