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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of overspeculate word
- verb without object overspeculate to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause). 1
- verb without object overspeculate to indulge in conjectural thought. 1
- verb without object overspeculate to engage in any business transaction involving considerable risk or the chance of large gains, especially to buy and sell commodities, stocks, etc., in the expectation of a quick or very large profit. 1
- verb overspeculate to speculate too much 0
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Origin of overspeculate
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin speculātus, past participle of speculārī to watch over, explore, reconnoiter, derivative of specula watch tower, noun derivative of specere to look, regard; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Overspeculate
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overspeculate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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