[{"_1":2,"_214":-5,"_215":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4},"routes/word",{"_5":6,"_22":23,"_206":207,"_212":213},"entry",{"_7":8,"_9":8,"_10":-5,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20},"headword","conjecture","slug","pronunciation","type","simple_noun","complexity","medium","totalCollocations",8,"avgFrequency",5.4,"languageVariants",[21],"BrE","categories",[24,123,163],{"_25":26,"_9":27,"_28":29},"name","ADJECTIVE + NOUN","adjective-noun","collocations",[30,59,87,105],{"_31":32,"_33":34,"_9":35,"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_46":47,"_58":-5},"collocation","pure","phrase","pure conjecture","pure-conjecture","usage","Used to emphasize that something is based entirely on guessing, without any proof.","label","","frequency",{"_42":43,"_44":45},"score",5.5,"perMillion",2.1,"examples",[48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57],"Whether the business will survive another ten years is pure conjecture.","At this point, any statement about the suspect's motive is pure conjecture.","The theory that aliens built the pyramids remains pure conjecture among serious historians.","Without the data, our estimates about the project's final cost are nothing but pure conjecture.","His explanation for his absence was based on pure conjecture, with no verifiable facts.","The media's reporting on the celebrity's private life is often fueled by pure conjecture.","Until we receive the lab results, determining the cause of the outbreak is a matter of pure conjecture.","The idea that the universe will end in a 'Big Crunch' is considered pure conjecture by many physicists.","Any claims about what will happen after the election are pure conjecture at this stage.","She dismissed his accusations as pure conjecture, unsupported by any evidence.","translation",{"_31":60,"_33":61,"_9":62,"_36":39,"_38":39,"_40":63,"_46":66,"_58":-5},"mere","mere conjecture","mere-conjecture",{"_42":64,"_44":65},5.2,1.9,[67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"These are mere conjectures on our part.","His theory was dismissed as mere conjecture due to lack of evidence.","Without concrete evidence, the prosecutor's theory remains mere conjecture.","Without solid facts, their accusations remained mere conjecture.","The hypothesis is, at this stage, mere conjecture until it is tested experimentally.","The rumors about the merger were nothing more than mere conjecture.","Much of what is written about the ancient civilization is mere conjecture, based on fragmented texts.","We cannot base our decisions on mere conjecture; we need data.","Any report on the merger's details is mere conjecture at this point, as no official statement has been released.","Her claims, unsupported by proof, were regarded as mere conjecture.","His idea that she left because of the argument is mere conjecture; he has no proof.","What seemed like a solid lead turned out to be mere conjecture.","Predictions about the long-term economic impact are nothing but mere conjecture.","They cautioned against spreading mere conjecture as established truth.","Don't pay attention to the rumors; it's all mere conjecture spread by gossips.","The entire case rested on mere conjecture, not concrete evidence.","Mere conjecture won't be enough to convince the board; we need facts and figures.","To assume his guilt based on so little is mere conjecture.","He asked if their assessment was based on data or mere conjecture.","The expert stated that any predictions at this stage would be mere conjecture.",{"_31":88,"_33":89,"_9":90,"_36":39,"_38":39,"_40":91,"_46":94,"_58":-5},"just","just conjecture","just-conjecture",{"_42":92,"_44":93},4.8,1.5,[95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104],"At this point, any explanation is just conjecture.","Without concrete evidence, the theory remains just conjecture.","The reports about the new product launch are just conjecture until the company makes an official announcement.","His motive for the crime is just conjecture as he has not confessed.","She dismissed the rumors, stating they were just conjecture fueled by the media.","Whether the team will be sold is just conjecture among fans.","The idea that the universe is a simulation is, for most scientists, just conjecture.","I don't have any facts; my opinion on the matter is just conjecture.","The prosecutor argued that the defense's entire case was built on just conjecture.","The ultimate fate of the characters was left as just conjecture by the author.",{"_31":106,"_33":107,"_9":108,"_36":39,"_38":39,"_40":109,"_46":112,"_58":-5},"only","only conjecture","only-conjecture",{"_42":110,"_44":111},4.7,1.4,[113,114,115,116,117,118,119,120,121,122],"At this stage, any explanation for the mysterious signal from space is only conjecture.","Without concrete evidence, the detective's theory about the motive was only conjecture.","The company stated that rumors of a merger are, for now, only conjecture.","Historians admit that the true reasons for the empire's collapse are based on only conjecture.","His belief that he would win the lottery was based on only conjecture and wishful thinking.","Until the lab results come back, the doctor's diagnosis is only conjecture.","Everything written about the artist's private life is only conjecture, as she left no diaries.","We must distinguish between established facts and what is only conjecture.","Financial analysts warned that predictions of a market crash were only conjecture.","Whether the new technology will succeed is only conjecture until it is launched.",{"_25":124,"_9":125,"_28":126},"NOUN + PREPOSITION","noun-preposition",[127,145],{"_31":128,"_33":129,"_9":130,"_36":39,"_38":39,"_40":131,"_46":134,"_58":-5},"about","conjecture about","conjecture-about",{"_42":132,"_44":133},6,3.5,[135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,144],"There has been a lot of conjecture about the new manager's policies.","Scholars can only offer conjecture about the purpose of these ancient symbols.","The media is full of wild conjecture about the actor's sudden disappearance.","His resignation led to considerable conjecture about the future of the company.","Let's stick to the facts and avoid any conjecture about his motives.","For centuries, there has been endless conjecture about life on other planets.","Any discussion of the team's strategy for next season is pure conjecture about their plans.","The book presents some interesting conjecture about what might have happened to the lost colony.","Political pundits are engaging in constant conjecture about the potential election results.","At this stage, any statement is mere conjecture about who will win the award.",{"_31":146,"_33":147,"_9":148,"_36":39,"_38":39,"_40":149,"_46":152,"_58":-5},"as to","conjecture as to","conjecture-as-to",{"_42":150,"_44":151},5.8,3.1,[153,154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162],"There was a lot of conjecture as to the extent of her wealth.","There is considerable conjecture as to who will be the next leader.","Widespread conjecture as to the company's future caused its stock price to fall.","Historians can only offer conjecture as to the true reason for the ancient city's decline.","The detective's report was filled with conjecture as to the motive behind the crime.","Any conjecture as to the final score would be premature at this point.","The media is fueling conjecture as to whether the famous couple will reconcile.","He dismissed the claims as mere conjecture as to his involvement.","Much conjecture exists as to why she suddenly resigned.","There remains some conjecture as to how the artifact was originally used.",{"_25":164,"_9":165,"_28":166},"PHRASES","phrases",[167,186],{"_31":168,"_33":169,"_9":170,"_36":171,"_38":39,"_40":172,"_46":175,"_58":-5},"a matter for","a matter for conjecture","a-matter-for-conjecture","Indicates that the outcome or truth is unknown and can only be guessed at.",{"_42":173,"_44":174},6.2,4,[176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185],"Whether she will run for a second term in office is a matter for conjecture.","The true identity of the ancient king has always been a matter for conjecture.","How the market will react to the news remains a matter for conjecture.","Why he suddenly left his job is still a matter for conjecture among his colleagues.","What existed before the Big Bang is purely a matter for conjecture.","The final outcome of the negotiations is a matter for conjecture at this stage.","For centuries, the exact location of the lost city was a matter for conjecture.","The author's true intentions will likely always be a matter for conjecture.","Without more evidence, the suspect's motive is a matter for conjecture.","The long-term effects of the new technology are a matter for conjecture.",{"_31":187,"_33":188,"_9":189,"_36":190,"_38":191,"_40":192,"_46":195,"_58":-5},"open to","open to conjecture","open-to-conjecture","Describes a situation where there is no definite answer, leaving room for speculation.","esp. BrE",{"_42":193,"_44":194},5,1.7,[196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205],"The exact reasons for the collapse of the ancient civilization remain open to conjecture.","What the company plans to do next is open to conjecture, as the CEO has been very secretive.","His true motives for the sudden donation are still open to conjecture.","Whether life exists on other planets is a question that remains wide open to conjecture.","Without a confession, the suspect's level of involvement in the crime is open to conjecture.","The meaning of the abstract painting is deliberately left open to conjecture by the artist.","For centuries, the location of the lost city was open to conjecture until its discovery last year.","Until the official results are announced, the winner of the election will be open to conjecture.","The long-term effects of the new policy are, at this point, open to conjecture.","The author's intended message in the final chapter has always been open to conjecture among scholars.","relatedEntries",{"_208":209,"_210":211},"asSubject",[],"asObject",[],"serverTranslations",{},"actionData","errors"]