reasoning vs conjecture

conjecture vs reasoning

reasoning and conjecture both are nouns.

reasoning is an adjective but conjecture is not an adjective.

reasoning is not a verb while conjecture is a verb.

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

As nouns, conjecture is a hyponym of reasoning; that is, conjecture is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reasoning:

reasoning: thinking that is coherent and logical
conjecture: reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence

Other hyponyms of reasoning include analysis, analytic thinking, argument, argumentation, line, line of reasoning, logical argument, deduction, deductive reasoning, synthesis, illation, inference, anticipation, prediction, prevision, ratiocination, reasoning backward, regress, synthesis, synthetic thinking.

reasoning (noun)	conjecture (noun)
thinking that is coherent and logical	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

reasoning (adjective)	conjecture (adjective)
endowed with the capacity to reason

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

Difference between reasoning and conjecture

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