speculation

noun

1. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

Similar word(s): conjecture, guess, hypothesis, supposition, surmisal, surmise

Definition categories: communication, opinion, view

2. a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)

- speculations about the outcome of the election

Similar word(s): conjecture

Definition categories: thought, hypothesis, possibility, theory

3. an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits

- he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it

Similar word(s): venture

Definition categories: possession, investment

4. continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature

Similar word(s): meditation

Definition categories: thought, contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness