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divination vs conjecture

conjecture vs divination

divination and conjecture both are nouns.

divination is not a verb while conjecture is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
divination Yes No No No
conjecture Yes No Yes No
As nouns, conjecture is a hypernym of divination; that is, conjecture is a word with a broader meaning than divination:
  • divination: successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck
  • conjecture: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Other hypernyms of divination include guess, hypothesis, speculation, supposition, surmisal, surmise.
divination (noun) conjecture (noun)
the art or gift of prophecy (or the pretense of prophecy) by supernatural means a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
a prediction uttered under divine inspiration reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
successful conjecture by unusual insight or good luck a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
divination (verb) conjecture (verb)
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
Difference between divination and conjecture

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