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Definition of Speculation
1. Noun. A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence.
Exact synonyms: Conjecture, Guess, Hypothesis, Supposition, Surmisal, Surmise
Generic synonyms: Opinion, View
Specialized synonyms: Divination
Derivative terms: Conjectural, Guess, Guess, Guess, Hypothecate, Hypothesize, Hypothetical, Speculate, Suppose, Suppositional, Suppositious, Supposititious, Surmise, Surmise, Surmise
Generic synonyms: Opinion, View
Specialized synonyms: Divination
Derivative terms: Conjectural, Guess, Guess, Guess, Hypothecate, Hypothesize, Hypothetical, Speculate, Suppose, Suppositional, Suppositious, Supposititious, Surmise, Surmise, Surmise
2. Noun. A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence). "He dismissed it as mere conjecture"
Exact synonyms: Conjecture
Generic synonyms: Hypothesis, Possibility, Theory
Derivative terms: Conjectural, Conjecture, Speculate
Generic synonyms: Hypothesis, Possibility, Theory
Derivative terms: Conjectural, Conjecture, Speculate
3. Noun. An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits. "He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"
Exact synonyms: Venture
Generic synonyms: Investment, Investment Funds
Specialized synonyms: Gamble, Smart Money, Pyramid
Derivative terms: Speculate, Venture, Venturous
Generic synonyms: Investment, Investment Funds
Specialized synonyms: Gamble, Smart Money, Pyramid
Derivative terms: Speculate, Venture, Venturous
4. Noun. Continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature. "The habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"
Exact synonyms: Meditation
Generic synonyms: Contemplation, Musing, Reflection, Reflexion, Rumination, Thoughtfulness
Derivative terms: Meditate, Meditate, Speculate
Generic synonyms: Contemplation, Musing, Reflection, Reflexion, Rumination, Thoughtfulness
Derivative terms: Meditate, Meditate, Speculate
Definition of Speculation
1. n. The act of speculating.
Definition of Speculation
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