Synonyms for conjectural
- adjective
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Adjective
1. Hypothetical
hypothetical, theoretical, theoretic, presumptive, divinatory, supposed, suppositional, hypothetic, suppositious, supposititious dated
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Definitions
- adj. 1
In the nature of a conjecture, or based on a conjecture.
Example sentences
- theoretical She's studying to become a theoretical physicist.
- hypothetical Sci-fi readers are adept at hypothetical scenarios.
- volitional These are both called "future volitional" and include the intent of the subject.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| conjectural | falling | |
| theoretical | steady | |
| hypothetical | steady | |
| theoretic | rising | |
| divinatory | rising | |
| volitional | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- supposed2
- 9 letters
- theoretic
- 10 letters
- volitional, divinatory, hypothetic
- 11 letters
- theoretical5, presumptive3
- 12 letters
- hypothetical5, suppositious
- 13 letters
- suppositional
- 14 letters
- supposititious
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (supposed2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- conjectural