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Conjectural

usgb/kənˈdʒektʃərəl/Volume
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Not FactualPlay
Conjectural means the basis is not fact, but a guess which could be wrong. SlideTheir conjectural findings about the artifact led to controversial debates.
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Requires EvidencePlay
Use 'conjectural' to show there's a need for more research or evidence. SlideThe conjectural nature of the study was highlighted by the peer reviewers.
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Academic CautionPlay
In academics, 'conjectural' warns that an argument isn't yet proven. SlideHer paper remained conjectural, pending further archaeological discoveries.