SPECULATION
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Speculation.
How to pronounce speculation:
US
Speculation - as a noun
A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjecture21guess6hypothesis21supposition15surmisal10surmise9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinion9view10Hyponyms (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)
conjecture21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hypothesis21possibility18theory12Hyponyms (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)
venture10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
investment15investment fundsHyponyms (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)
meditation13Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is SPECULATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSPECULATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is SPECULATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECULATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
