Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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speculation | Yes | No | No | No |
rumination | Yes | No | No | No |
speculation (noun) | rumination (noun) |
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a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) | regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding |
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | (of ruminants) chewing (the cud) |
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | a calm, lengthy, intent consideration |
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits |