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Speculations Meaning in English

word · lemma: speculation

ˌspɛkjəˈɫeɪʃənz
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz
spˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃənz
spek-yuh-LAY-shuhnz

Definición

Thoughts or guesses about what might happen or about something that is not known for sure. It can also refer to risky financial activities where you try to make a profit from uncertain situations.

Uso & Matices

Used in both everyday conversation (guessing about events) and finance (risky trading). Often plural when talking about many guesses: "speculations about", "speculations that". Not the same as "rumors" (rumors = unconfirmed news; speculations = guesses or ideas).

Oraciones de Ejemplo

There are many speculations about the new movie's plot.

basic

The company's stock price rose because of market speculations.

basic

All these speculations are making people nervous.

basic

Ignore the wild speculations online—no one knows the truth yet.

natural

After the CEO resigned, speculations started flying about a possible merger.

natural

The government refuses to comment on any speculations regarding the investigation.

natural