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speculation

 

[ ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

rumors

The spreading of rumors or gossip.

Synonyms

gossip, hearsay, rumors

Examples of usage

  • Speculation about their relationship was all over the tabloids.
  • Speculation about the celebrity's health was rampant.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,020 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.