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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
- /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-yuh-leyt]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪt/
Definitions of speculating word
- verb without object speculating to engage in thought or reflection; meditate (often followed by on, upon, or a clause). 1
- verb without object speculating to indulge in conjectural thought. 1
- verb without object speculating to engage in any business transaction involving considerable risk or the chance of large gains, especially to buy and sell commodities, stocks, etc., in the expectation of a quick or very large profit. 1
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Origin of speculating
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin speculātus, past participle of speculārī to watch over, explore, reconnoiter, derivative of specula watch tower, noun derivative of specere to look, regard; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Speculating
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speculating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for speculating
noun speculating
- apperception — the attainment of full awareness of a sensation or idea
- conception — A conception of something is an idea that you have of it in your mind.
- intellection — the action or process of understanding; the exercise of the intellect; reasoning.
adjective speculating
- wondering — expressing admiration or amazement; marveling.
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