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SPECULATION

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Speculation.

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Speculation - as a noun

A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjectureguesshypothesissuppositionsurmisalsurmise
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinionview
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

Example: "Speculations about the outcome of the election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjecture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesispossibilitytheory
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

Example: "He knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
venture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investmentinvestment funds
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

Example: "The habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meditation

Example Sentences

"There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election."
"The article is based on pure speculation, not facts."
"Her decision to quit her job was based on speculation rather than careful consideration."
"The detective built his case on a series of speculations and theories."
"The journalist's article was full of wild speculation and unfounded rumors."
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Word Game Points

Is SPECULATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPECULATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is SPECULATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speculation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPECULATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is SPECULATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculation is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPECULATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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