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speculation

spe·cu·la·tion

US/ˌspɛk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

  • “speculations about the outcome of the election”
  • “he dismissed it as mere conjecture”
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3.

an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

  • “he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it”
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4.

continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

  • “the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge”
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Origin

From Middle English speculacioun, speculation, from Old French speculation (compare French spéculation), from Late Latin speculātiō, speculātiōnem, from Latin speculor. Morphologically speculate + -ion.

Phrases

  • as opposed to creating a work for hire
  • Creating a work with the hope of selling it

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