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Definition of Speculations
1. speculation [n] - See also: speculation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Speculations
Literary usage of Speculations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Pilgrim's Progress, from this World to that which is to Come by John Bunyan (1806)
"The pilgrims proceed on their journey, and arrive at the ' valley of Vain-opinions,
inhere they meet with Human- reason, at the cave of Natural speculations ..."
2. The Republic of Plato by Plato, Benjamin Jowett (1881)
"Towards the close of the Republic, Plato seems to be more and more convinced of
the ideal character of his own speculations. At the end of the gth Book the ..."
3. The Works of Washington Irving by Washington Irving (1850)
"speculations OF COLUMBUS CONCERNING THE COAST OF FABIA. [1498.] THE natural
phenomena of a great and striking nature presented to the ardent mind of ..."
4. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and by Washington Irving (1849)
"CONTAINING DIVERS speculations ON WAR AND NEGOTIATIONS SHOWING THAT A TREATY OF
... For my part, though prodigiously fond of these valuable speculations, ..."
5. A History of Modern Philosophy: A Sketch of the History of Philosophy from by Harald Høffding (1908)
"(c) Theological speculations Descartes began with analysis and criticism, but he
very soon passes over to theological and spiritualistic speculations. ..."
6. Works by Washington Irving (1857)
"... the Enemy—His speculations on Military Greatness—Forced March of Cornwallis—Washington
Crosses the Delaware —Putnam in Command at Philadelphia—Baffling ..."
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