Definition
Definition of speculated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
guessedbased on guesses or ideas
- The speculated reasons for his absence were numerous.
2.
unconfirmedconsidered but not confirmed
- The speculated plan has not been approved yet.
Origin of speculated
Latin, speculatus (observed)
Terms with speculated included in their meaning
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Examples of speculated in a sentence
Her speculated motives were questioned by everyone. The speculated outcome remains uncertain. The speculated theory needs more evidence.
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- French:supposé, ...
- German:vermutet, nicht bestätigt, ...
- Italian:ipotizzato, considerato, ...
- Spanish:supuesto, especulado, ...
- Portuguese:especulado, ...
- Chinese:猜测的, 未证实的, ...
- Japanese:推測された, 未確認の, ...
- Arabic:مُفْتَرَض, مُتَوَقَّع, ...
- Hebrew:מְשׁוֹעָר, מְשׁוּעָר, ...
- Russian:предполагаемый, неподтвержденный, ...
- Ukrainian:припущений, непідтверджений, ...
- Hindi:अनुमानित, अप्रमाणित, ...
Definition of speculate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
theorizeform theories about something without firm evidence
- Scientists often speculate about the existence of other universes..
2.
financeTECH. invest money in a risky venture for the chance of profitTECH.
- He decided to speculate in the stock market hoping for high returns..
3.
meditatereflect deeply on a subject
- She would speculate on the meaning of life.
Origin of speculate
Latin, speculari (to spy out)
Examples of speculate in a sentence
People often speculate on the future of technology. They speculate in real estate. Many people speculate on cryptocurrency. He would speculate about the future of technology. They often speculate on the mysteries of the universe.
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- French:spéculer, parier, ...
- German:spekulieren, nachdenken, ...
- Italian:speculare, meditare, ...
- Spanish:especular, reflexionar, ...
- Portuguese:especular, ...
- Chinese:推测, 投机, ...
- Japanese:推測する, 投機する, ...
- Arabic:تَكَهَّنَ, ضارَبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְשַׁעֵר, לְסַפְקֵל, ...
- Russian:спекулировать, инвестировать, ...
- Ukrainian:спекулювати, інвестувати, ...
- Hindi:अटकल लगाना, सट्टा लगाना, ...
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