Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spiculation
noun
/ˌspɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definition
The act of making a guess or forming a conjecture based on limited information, often in a speculative manner.
Examples
- The spiculation about the company’s future was rampant after the CEO’s resignation.
- During the debate, there was much spiculation regarding the candidate’s policy changes.
- Her spiculation on the reasons for the event created heated discussions among the attendees.
Meaning
Spiculation refers to the process of speculating or theorizing about something that is not definitively known.
Synonyms
- speculation
- conjecture
- hypothesis
- theorizing
- guessing
