Conjecturally

/kənˈdʒɛk.tʃu.rə.li/ adverb

Definition

In a conjectural manner; based on or by means of conjecture rather than proof.

Etymology

From conjectural plus -ly adverb suffix. This standard English adverbial formation allows any adjective to describe how an action happens or a state exists.

Kelly Says

You'll hear 'conjecturally' most in academic papers where researchers need to admit they're filling gaps with educated reasoning—it's the honest scholar's way of saying 'probably, but I can't prove it yet.'

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