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conjecture vs supposal

supposal vs conjecture

conjecture and supposal both are nouns.

conjecture is a verb but supposal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
conjecture Yes No Yes No
supposal Yes No No No
As nouns, supposal is a hyponym of conjecture; that is, supposal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than conjecture:
  • conjecture: reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
  • supposal: the cognitive process of supposing
Other hyponyms of conjecture include theorisation, theorization, supposition.
conjecture (noun) supposal (noun)
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) a hypothesis that is taken for granted
reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence the cognitive process of supposing
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
conjecture (verb) supposal (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Difference between conjecture and supposal

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