Speculation: meaning, definitions and examples
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speculation
[ ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n ]
financial market
The action of forming a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Synonyms
assumption, conjecture, theory
Examples of usage
- The stock market is driven by speculation rather than by concrete data.
- Speculation on the housing market can lead to a bubble burst.
general
The contemplation or consideration of some subject.
Synonyms
consideration, contemplation, reflection
Examples of usage
- There is much speculation about the outcome of the upcoming election.
- Speculation about the future of technology is common in the industry.
Translations
Translations of the word "speculation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 especulação
🇮🇳 अटकल
🇩🇪 Spekulation
🇮🇩 spekulasi
🇺🇦 спекуляція
🇵🇱 spekulacja
🇯🇵 憶測
🇫🇷 spéculation
🇪🇸 especulación
🇹🇷 spekülasyon
🇰🇷 추측
🇸🇦 تخمين
🇨🇿 spekulace
🇸🇰 špekulácia
🇨🇳 猜测
🇸🇮 spekulacija
🇮🇸 ágiskun
🇰🇿 спекуляция
🇬🇪 სპეკულაცია
🇦🇿 spekulyasiya
🇲🇽 especulación
Word origin
The word 'speculation' originated from the Latin word 'speculatio', which means 'observation' or 'contemplation'. Over time, the term evolved to include the concept of forming theories or conjectures. In the financial context, speculation refers to making high-risk investments based on uncertain outcomes. The word has been used in various fields to denote the act of considering possibilities or spreading rumors.