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overspeculation

spec·u·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-yuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˌspɛk yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of overspeculation word

  • noun overspeculation the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny. 1
  • noun overspeculation a single instance or process of consideration. 1
  • noun overspeculation a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation: These speculations are impossible to verify. 1
  • noun overspeculation conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise: a report based on speculation rather than facts. 1
  • noun overspeculation 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 overspeculation a speculative commercial venture or undertaking. 1
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Origin of overspeculation

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 Overspeculation

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overspeculation 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.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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