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Speculation
01
the creation of theories or opinions about something with no fact or proof
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Plural form
speculations
Examples
The stock market is often influenced by speculation about future trends.
02
a high-risk financial investment made in hopes of large profit
Examples
He made a fortune through speculation in the stock market.
03
deep or continuous thought about abstract or complex subjects
Examples
Philosophical speculation has fascinated humans for centuries.
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