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non-speculation

non--spec·u·la·tion
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te spek-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te spek-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of non-speculation word

  • noun non-speculation the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny. 1
  • noun non-speculation a single instance or process of consideration. 1
  • noun non-speculation a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation: These speculations are impossible to verify. 1
  • noun non-speculation conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise: a report based on speculation rather than facts. 1
  • noun non-speculation engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price. 1
  • noun non-speculation a speculative commercial venture or undertaking. 1
See all 6 definitions of non-speculation

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Origin of non-speculation

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English speculacioun < Late Latin speculātiōn- (stem of speculātiō) exploration, observation. See speculate, -ion

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Parts of speech for Non-speculation

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adverb
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non-speculation popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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