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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
- /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪt/
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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of speculated word
- verb without object speculated to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause). 1
- verb without object speculated to indulge in conjectural thought. 1
- verb without object speculated 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
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Origin of speculated
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 Speculated
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speculated 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.
According to our data about 53% 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.
speculated usage trend in Literature
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verb speculated
- banked — A banked stretch of road is higher on one side than the other.
- cogitated — Simple past tense and past participle of cogitate.
- deliberated — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- ideated — to form an idea, thought, or image of.
- intellectualized — Simple past tense and past participle of intellectualize.
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