conjectural
adjective uk/kənˈdʒek.tʃə.rəl/ us/kənˈdʒek.tʃɚ.əl/
推测的,猜测的,臆想的
based on how something seems and not on proof
He uses the words "guess" and "suppose" frequently, showing that the whole argument is purely conjectural. 他经常使用“猜测”和“假设”这两个词,表明整个论点纯属推测。
An expert's opinion must not be based upon speculative or conjectural data. 专家的意见不得基于猜测或推测性的数据。
See: conjecture
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- They often employ conjectural knowledge to make sense of a situation.
- The reasons for the dramatic improvement in global economic performance are largely conjectural .
- How this momentous event happened is still highly conjectural.