Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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speculation | Yes | No | No | No |
supposition | Yes | No | No | No |
speculation (noun) | supposition (noun) |
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a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) | a hypothesis that is taken for granted |
continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | the cognitive process of supposing |
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence | a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence |
an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits |