Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speculation
noun
/ˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition
The act of forming a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Examples
- His speculation about the company’s future was based on market trends.
- There was a lot of speculation regarding the reasons behind her sudden departure.
- Investing in stocks often involves a degree of speculation.
Meaning
Speculation involves making guesses or forming opinions about something that is uncertain or unproven.
Synonyms
- Conjecture
- Theory
- Hypothesis
- Assumption
