conjecture; guess; speculation
A somewhat formal or literary term for an opinion based on guesswork rather than solid evidence. Often used in contexts where one admits uncertainty.
That is nothing more than conjecture.
His theory does not go beyond the realm of speculation.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Variant kanji spelling; 臆 is more common for this meaning.
Compound of 臆 (speculation, conjecture) and 見 (view, opinion). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning 'conjectural opinion'.