Synonyms: speculation, meditation
Definition: continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature
Usage: the habit of meditation is the basis for all real knowledge
Similar words: reflection, reflexion, rumination, contemplation, musing, thoughtfulness
Definition: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Synonyms: speculation, conjecture
Definition: a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
Usage: speculations about the outcome of the election; he dismissed it as mere conjecture
Similar words: theory, possibility, hypothesis
Definition: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Usage: a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory; he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
Synonyms: supposition, surmisal, surmise, hypothesis, guess, speculation, conjecture
Definition: a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Definition: a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof
Usage: his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page
Synonyms: venture, speculation
Definition: an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
Usage: he knew the stock was a speculation when he bought it
Similar words: investment, investment funds
Definition: money that is invested with an expectation of profit