speculation
Translation
speculation, conjecture, guess, investment
Examples
His theory is pure speculation.
His theory is pure speculation.
There was much speculation about the company's future.
There was much speculation about the company's future.
He made a fortune through property speculation.
He made a fortune through property speculation.
Grammar Patterns
speculation ((about/on sth.)) guessing about (sth.) There was much speculation about the company's future.
Similar Words
Synonyms: conjecture, guess, theory; (finance) investment, gambling
Etymology
From Latin 'speculatio' meaning 'contemplation, observation', from 'speculari' meaning 'to observe'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'speculate'. It's the act of trying to 'see' the future or an outcome.