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- [spek-yuh-ley-ter]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tər/
- /ˈspek.jʊ.leɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek-yuh-ley-ter]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tər/
Definitions of speculator word
- noun speculator a person who is engaged in commercial or financial speculation. 1
- noun speculator a person who makes advance purchases of tickets, as to games or theatrical performances, that are likely to be in demand, for resale later at a higher price. 1
- noun speculator a person who is devoted to mental speculation. 1
- noun speculator finance: trader 1
- countable noun speculator A speculator is a person who speculates financially. 0
- noun speculator a person who speculates 0
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Origin of speculator
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Latin speculātor explorer, equivalent to speculā(rī) to watch over, explore, reconnoiter (see speculate) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Speculator
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speculator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
speculator usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for speculator
noun speculator
- adventurer — An adventurer is a person who enjoys going to new, unusual, and exciting places.
- bankroller — the person or organization that provides the finance for a project, business, etc
- bookie — A bookie is the same as a bookmaker.
- bookmaker — A bookmaker is a person whose job is to take your money when you bet and to pay you money if you win.
- cardsharp — a professional card player who cheats
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