Definition

A person who makes guesses or theories based on incomplete information.

Example

The conjecturer proposed a new theory about the origins of the universe.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real conjecturer?

Not really, but I find their ideas fascinating!

I wonder what it's like to think like a conjecturer.

It must be interesting to explore theories without all the facts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conjecturer → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "jacere" (meaning to throw). The word refers to someone who throws together ideas or guesses based on incomplete information.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'throwing together' ideas ('con-' means together and 'jacere' means to throw) — that's what a conjecturer does.

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