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💭speculation

noun
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
speculate speculator
speculation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning speculation synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison speculation collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

the forming of ideas or theories without firm evidence; guesswork
the forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; investment in stocks hoping to gain from fluctuations
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example Sentences

There is a lot of speculation about who will win the election.

There was much speculation about the company's future plans.

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

Example Expressions

wild speculation

Synonyms

guess, theory, assumption, hypothesis, conjecture, risk-taking, prediction, guesswork
Entry 1
guess, theory, assumption, hypothesis, conjecture
Entry 2
conjecture, theory, guess, assumption
Entry 3
risk-taking, prediction, guesswork

Antonyms

fact, certainty, proof, evidence, stability, assurance
Entry 1
fact, certainty
Entry 2
certainty, fact, proof, evidence
Entry 3
certainty, stability, assurance

Collocations

financial speculation, media speculation, public speculation, wild speculation, speculation about
Entry 1
financial speculation, media speculation, public speculation, wild speculation
Entry 2
wild speculation, media speculation, speculation about, financial speculation

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