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conjecture vs speculate

speculate vs conjecture

conjecture is a noun but speculate is not a noun.

conjecture and speculate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conjecture Yes No Yes No
speculate No No Yes No
As verbs, conjecture and speculate are synonyms defined as:
  • conjecture and speculate: to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Other synonyms of conjecture include hypothecate, hypothesise, hypothesize, suppose, theorise, theorize.
conjecture (noun) speculate (noun)
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
conjecture (verb) speculate (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds reflect deeply on a subject
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
invest at a risk
Difference between conjecture and speculate

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