over-speculation

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Definitions of over-speculation word

noun over-speculation the contemplation or consideration of some subject: to engage in speculation on humanity's ultimate destiny. 1
noun over-speculation a single instance or process of consideration. 1
noun over-speculation a conclusion or opinion reached by such contemplation: These speculations are impossible to verify. 1
noun over-speculation conjectural consideration of a matter; conjecture or surmise: a report based on speculation rather than facts. 1
noun over-speculation engagement in business transactions involving considerable risk but offering the chance of large gains, especially trading in commodities, stocks, etc., in the hope of profit from changes in the market price. 1
noun over-speculation a speculative commercial venture or undertaking. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English speculacioun < Late Latin speculātiōn- (stem of speculātiō) exploration, observation. See speculate, -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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