2 meanings, 9 uses
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1 —8 uses as in:
don't know, but I'll speculate
Definition
to think about, wonder, guess or theorize with much uncertainty
- The event caused a great deal of curious speculation and bets were made on whether Toohey would dare to appear.1.9 — Part 1 Chapter 9 (32% in)
speculation = thoughts and theories
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- Not in a mood for abstract speculation?2.8 — Part 2 Chapter 8 (16% in)
- It would be entertaining to speculate upon the nature and causes of humanity's illusions.2.10 — Part 2 Chapter 10 (37% in)
- I speculate occasionally upon how far you'll go.2.11 — Part 2 Chapter 11 (77% in)
- It's interesting to speculate on the reasons that make men so anxious to debase themselves.3.4 — Part 3 Chapter 4 (62% in)
- He forgot that he did not allow men he hired the presumption of personal speculation upon him.4.2 — Part 4 Chapter 2 (17% in)
- There were many speculations on his motive.4.13 — Part 4 Chapter 13 (31% in)
- They did not speculate on the future.4.15 — Part 4 Chapter 15 (81% in)
speculation = thought
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
speculate = think
speculate = think or consider
speculate = think
speculation = thought or theory
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
(editor's note: The suffix "-tion", converts a verb into a noun that denotes the action or result of the verb. Typically, there is a slight change in the ending of the root verb, as in action, education, and observation.)
speculations = thoughts, guesses, or theories
speculate = think or consider
There are no more uses of "speculate" flagged with this meaning in The Fountainhead.
Typical Usage
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2 —1 use as in:
speculate in the stock market
Definition
to take a risk for profit—typically a risky investment
- He had lost a large part of his personal fortune in careless stock speculation; but he had enough left to insure some comfort for the rest of his life.4.7 — Part 4 Chapter 7 (18% in)
speculation = risky investment
There are no more uses of "speculate" flagged with this meaning in The Fountainhead.
Typical Usage
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