speculated
ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪd
Definition

Definition of speculated - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
guessedbased on guesses or ideas
  • The speculated reasons for his absence were numerous.
conjectural hypothetical
2.
unconfirmedconsidered but not confirmed
  • The speculated plan has not been approved yet.
hypothetical unconfirmed
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Origin of speculated

Latin, speculatus (observed)

Terms with speculated included in their meaning

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speculation
speculated or guessed without firm evidence
rumor
rumored or speculated information
speculation
speculated or guessed without firm evidence

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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  1. French:supposé, ...
  2. German:vermutet, nicht bestätigt, ...
  3. Italian:ipotizzato, considerato, ...
  4. Spanish:supuesto, especulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:especulado, ...
  6. Chinese:猜测的, 未证实的, ...
  7. Japanese:推測された, 未確認の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفْتَرَض, مُتَوَقَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוֹעָר, מְשׁוּעָר, ...
  10. Russian:предполагаемый, неподтвержденный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припущений, непідтверджений, ...
  12. Hindi:अनुमानित, अप्रमाणित, ...
speculate
ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt

Definition of speculate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
theorizeform theories about something without firm evidence
  • Scientists often speculate about the existence of other universes..
conjecture hypothesize theorize
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..
gamble invest
3.
meditatereflect deeply on a subject
  • She would speculate on the meaning of life.
contemplate ponder
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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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  1. French:spéculer, parier, ...
  2. German:spekulieren, nachdenken, ...
  3. Italian:speculare, meditare, ...
  4. Spanish:especular, reflexionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:especular, ...
  6. Chinese:推测, 投机, ...
  7. Japanese:推測する, 投機する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكَهَّنَ, ضارَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁעֵר, לְסַפְקֵל, ...
  10. Russian:спекулировать, инвестировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спекулювати, інвестувати, ...
  12. Hindi:अटकल लगाना, सट्टा लगाना, ...
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