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Medical device for investigating body orifices by direct vision
A speculum (Latin for 'mirror'; pl.: specula or speculums) is a medical tool for investigating body orifices, with a form dependent on the orifice for
Speculum_(medicine)
Topics referred to by the same term
Specula is the plural form of speculum and may refer to: 86196 Specula, a minor planet Specula (gastropod), a genus of minute sea snails, marine gastropod
Specula
Deth Specula is a Santa Cruz "neo-bronto" five-piece rock band. Deth Specula was one of the first ten bands on The Internet Underground Music Archive
Deth_Specula
Super Specula or Super Speculam was a decretal issued by Pope Honorius III in 1219 which had the effect of preventing the teaching of Roman civil law
Super_Specula
Species of gastropod
Specula styliformis is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc or micromollusc in the family Cerithiopsidae. Rosenberg, G. (2011). Specula
Specula_styliformis
1738 papal bull regarding Freemasons
In eminenti apostolatus specula is a papal bull issued in Rome by Pope Clement XII on 28 April 1738, banning Catholics from becoming Freemasons. It arose
In_eminenti_apostolatus
1638 book by Fra Salvatore Imbroll
Specula Melitensis Encyclica (“The Maltese Watchtower”) is a 1638 book by Fra Salvatore Imbroll, describing a machine invented by a Jesuit scholar Athanasius
Specula_Melitensis_Encyclica
German musician
Teardo (Specula Records) 2016 – Nerissimo with Teho Teardo (Specula Records / Rough Trade) 2024 – Christian & Mauro with Teho Teardo (Specula/Audioglobe)
Blixa_Bargeld
Surgical instrument for inspecting the vagina and cervix
Vaginal Speculum". Blacksmith Surgical. Retrieved 17 November 2016. "Vaginal Specula". Archived from the original on 6 April 2019. Retrieved 17 November 2016
Cusco's_speculum
Genus of gastropods
include: Specula agamennonei Cecalupo & Perugia, 2019 Specula albengai Cecalupo & Perugia, 2013 Specula angelobaraggiai Cecalupo & Perugia, 2021 Specula bicolor
Specula_(gastropod)
Species of gastropod
Specula retifera is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cerithiopsidae. This marine species occurs off New Zealand
Specula_retifera
Fortification of late Roman imperial times
A burgus (Latin, plural burgi ) or turris ("tower") is a small tower-like castrum of late antiquity, which was sometimes protected by an outwork and surrounding
Burgus
Astronomical observatory of the Holy See
The Vatican Observatory (Italian: Specola Vaticana) is an astronomical research and educational institution supported by the Holy See. Originally based
Vatican_Observatory
Medieval literary genre
encyclopedia and the speculum are similar but they are not the same genre. Specula often offered mirrors of history, doctrine, or morals. Vincent of Beauvais'
Speculum_literature
Topics referred to by the same term
The term speculum, Latin for "mirror", and its plural specula, may refer to: Speculum (journal), a journal of medieval studies published by the Medieval
Speculum
Second-largest city in Italy
flower-beds, trimmed in brick, with elliptical ponds from the 18th century, and specula and greenhouse from the 19th century (now used by the Academy of Fine Arts)
Milan
Medieval educational literary genre for royals
Mirrors for princes or mirrors of princes (Latin: specula principum) constituted a literary genre of didactic political writings that were established
Mirrors_for_princes
medieval castle, and converted in 1767 into an astronomical observatory (specula) in Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. The 13th-century ruler of Padua, Ezzelino
La_Specola,_Padua
had fatal results. To perform these procedures, they used tools such as specula, catheters, enemas, bone levers, osteotomes, phlebotomes, probes, curettes
Surgery_in_ancient_Rome
Fictional magical artefact
Tolkien. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-8473-7. Dunsire, Brin (1979). "The Specula of Middle-earth". Mallorn (13): 16–20. Fisher, Jason (2013) [2006]. "palantírs"
Palantír
Species of moth
and is known from Mozambique. De Prins, J. & De Prins, W. (2017). "Euzophera specula de Joannis, 1927". Afromoths. Retrieved December 7, 2017. v t e
Euzophera_speculum
Figure in Abrahamic religions
with demons. In 1326, Pope John XXII issued the papal bull Super illius Specula, which condemned folk divination practices as consultation with Satan.
Satan
language) and on specula (ornate hand mirrors), depict religious activities as well as mythological figures. The inscriptions on specula are particularly
Etruscan_religion
German author
the author of a compendium of mathematics and natural history, titled Specula Physico-Mathematico-Historica Notabilium ac Mirabilium Sciendorum (3025)
Johann_Zahn
Species of gastropod
Mendax Species: M. marginatus Binomial name Mendax marginatus (Suter, 1908) Synonyms Cerithiopsis marginata Suter, 1908 Specula marginata (Suter, 1908)
Mendax_marginatus
Former computer network
Bellevue, WA sponsored by Starwave. On August 23, 1994, the band Deth Specula broadcast the first live concert over the Mbone. A November 1994 Rolling
Mbone
Roman palace on Capri, Italy
water. South of the main building there are remains of a watch tower (specula) for the quick telegraphic exchange of messages with the mainland, e.g
Villa_Jovis
Species of gastropod
Mendax trizonalis is a species of small sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Cerithiopsidae. Subspecies Mendax trizonalis odhneri (Powell
Mendax_trizonalis
American pornographic actor (1956–2023)
as vomit, urinating on his female co-stars, fisting them, or inserting specula into their anuses or vaginas and widening them to extreme degree. Films
Max_Hardcore
Extinct language of ancient Italy
is a circular or oval hand-mirror used predominantly by Etruscan women. Specula were cast in bronze as one piece with a tang which was fitted into a wooden
Etruscan_language
23 Eastern Christian churches in the Catholic Church
Vaticana. ISBN 978-88-209-8722-0. In 1576, with the bull In Apostolicae Sedis specula of 13 January, Pope Gregory XIII recognized the Italo-Albanians community
Eastern_Catholic_Churches
Australian-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
and sired 13 stakeswinners that won 19 principal races. Blue Spec's dam, Specula, was by Splendor (GB) who was a useful sire. Kennaquhair (won Sydney Cup
Blue_Spec
Botanical garden in Milan, Italy
flower-beds, trimmed in brick, with elliptical ponds from the 18th century, and specula and greenhouse from the 19th century (now used by the Academy of Fine Arts)
Orto_Botanico_di_Brera
Red supergiant star in the constellation Cepheus
Inerrantium Positiones Mediæ Ineunte Seculo XIX: ex Observationibus Habitis in Specula Panormitana ab anno 1792 ad annum 1802. Panormi: Typis Regiis. Piazzi,
Mu_Cephei
Japanese singer and rapper (born 2004)
Italian fashion house Valentino and appeared at the 2026 Haute Couture Spécula La Mundi show in Paris alongside her bandmate Liz during Haute couture
Rei_(singer)
Town in Upper Carniola, Slovenia
mathematics and natural history from the end of the 17th century, titled Specula physico-mathematico-historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum
Škofja_Loka
Book of the New Testament
saying "All the prophets had a vision of God as He appeared through nine specula" while "Moses saw God through one speculum." The Babylonian Talmud states
First Epistle to the Corinthians
First_Epistle_to_the_Corinthians
Capital city of Bahia, Brazil
February 2006. Retrieved 18 July 2007. Julius III (25 February 1551), Super specula militantis Ecclesiae.... (in Latin) "A Sé de Palha [The See of Straw]"
Salvador,_Bahia
Topics referred to by the same term
Apostolicae Sedis, the official gazette of the Holy See In Apostolicae Sedis specula [it], a papal bull issued in 1408 Vacantis Apostolicae Sedis [bg], an apostolic
Apostolica_Sedes
Berber Andalusian physician, surgeon and chemist (936–1013)
among others, different kinds of scalpels, retractors, curettes, pincers, specula, and also instruments designed for his favoured techniques of cauterization
Al-Zahrawi
Magical practice involving evocation of spirits
magical herbs as amulets or potions; by gazing at mirrors, swords or other specula (scrying) for purposes of divination; and by many other means. During the
Goetia
Professional associations for barristers in England and Wales
primarily by the clergy. In 1219 Pope Honorius III promulgated Super Specula, prohibiting the clergy from studying secular law as opposed to canon law
Inns_of_Court
Software company based in Santa Cruz, California
was Deth Specula, a group composed of SCO employees. Their first song parodied Grand Funk Railroad's "We're an American Band". Deth Specula sang "We Are
Santa_Cruz_Operation
German Jesuit scholar and polymath (1602–1680)
Primitiae gnomoniciae catroptricae 1636 Prodromus coptus sive aegyptiacus 1637 Specula Melitensis Encyclica, hoc est syntagma novum instrumentorum physico- mathematicorum
Athanasius_Kircher
Medical device for examining the ears
(front) end of the otoscope has an attachment for disposable plastic ear specula. The examiner first pulls on the pinna (usually the earlobe, side or top)
Otoscope
Television series
(English) Rease - Rease is an Ancient Zoidian with a blue Organoid named Specula. She pilots a Double Sworder, and later upgrades to an advanced "Psycho"
Zoids:_Chaotic_Century
Italian Catholic priest, mathematician and astronomer (1746–1826)
inerrantium positiones mediae ineunte seculo 19. ex observationibus habitis in specula Panormitana ab anno 1792 ad annum 1802 (in Latin). Panormi: ex Regia Typographia
Giuseppe_Piazzi
Changed position of star vs background
mensurae micrometricae per magnum Fraunhoferi tubum annis a 1824 ad 1837 in specula Dorpatensi institutae". Astronomische Nachrichten. 14 (16): 249–252. Bibcode:1837AN
Stellar_parallax
Head of the Catholic Church from 1316 to 1334
suppression can be officially traced to his 1326 papal bull Super illius specula in which he laid out a description of those who engage in witchcraft. Pope
Pope_John_XXII
themselves and that Jews be made to pay the tithe to local churches. 1219 Super Specula ("On the mirrors") Closed law schools in Paris and forbade most clergy
List_of_papal_bulls
Star in the constellation Eridanus
MDCCLV deducta ex observationibus viri incomparabilis James Bradley in specula astronomica Grenovicensi per annos 1750–1762 institutis". Frid. Nicolovius
Epsilon_Eridani
Branch of Freemasonry
Church has since Pope Clement XII's 1738 bull In Eminenti Apostolatus Specula expressed opposition to the fraternity. Objections often include concerns
Anglo-American_Freemasonry
tantummodo sexu impurus, sed tam uirorum quam feminarum auidus fuit, fecitque specula huius notae, cuius modo rettuli, imagines longe maiores reddentia, in quibus
Hostius_Quadra
Tools designed for use during surgery
Mechanical cutters (scalpels, lancets, trocars, rongeurs etc.) Dilators and specula, for access to narrow passages or incisions Suction tips and tubes, for
Surgical_instrument
Medieval medical encyclopedia by al-Zahrawi (Albucasis)
al-Tasrif include different kinds of scalpels, retractors, curettes, pincers, specula, and also instruments designed for his favoured techniques of cauterization
Al-Tasrif
Italian astronomer and engineer (1709–1782)
mathematics and art. Osservazioni sopra la cometa dell'anno 1744 fatte nella specula dell'Istituto delle scienze di Bologna ne' mesi di gennaio, febbrajo, e
Eustachio_Zanotti
Chemical compound
instruments that come into contact with mucous membranes or broken skin, such as specula, laryngeal mirrors, and internal ultrasound probes. OPA can be polymerized
Phthalaldehyde
Convex lens for fire making
retrieved 7 December 2022 Temple, Robert. The Crystal Sun, ISBN 0-7126-7888-3. Specula comburentia. Brennspiegel im lateinischen Mittelalter. Quellenauszüge,
Burning_glass
Head of the Catholic Church from 1216 to 1227
distant from the great centers of learning, he ordered in the bull Super specula Domini that some talented young men should be sent to a recognized theological
Pope_Honorius_III
Scottish mathematician and manufacturer of optical instruments
Short's first telescopes the specula were made of glass, as suggested by James Gregory, however later he used metallic specula only, and thus succeeded in
James_Short_(mathematician)
Roman term for a fortified military base
Reconstruction of the specula or vigilarium (Germanic burgus), "watchtower", a type of castrum, at Rainau-Buch, Germany. An ancient watchtower would have
Castra
Residential complex in London, England
used for defence purposes. In this case there seems to have been a Roman specula or watchtower in front of the fort from numbers 33–35 onwards on the north
Barbican_Estate
Explosives used by tunnelling units
Order of Franz Joseph, who served as a military chaplain. See http://www.specula.at/adv/biograph.htm, access date 2016-09-04. Robert Striffler, Die 34 Minensprengungen
Mines on the Italian front (World War I)
Mines_on_the_Italian_front_(World_War_I)
Italian polymath
Seminary of the Nobles. Gianpriamo published the treatise on astronomy Specula parthenopaea uranophilis juventibus excitata in 1748 for his pupils of
Niccolò_Gianpriamo
scalpels, cautery, cross-bladed scissors, the surgical needle, the sound, and speculas. Romans also performed cataract surgery. The Roman army physician Dioscorides
History_of_medicine
Brightest star in the constellation Orion
Catalogus novus stellarum duplicium et multiplicium maxima ex parte in Specula Universitatis Caesareae Dorpatensis per magnum telescopium achromaticum
Rigel
Being a Description of the New Astronomical Telescopes With Silvered-glass Specula, first published in 1867. By 1876, the book was in its sixth printing.
John Browning (scientific instrument maker)
John_Browning_(scientific_instrument_maker)
German physician (1773–1809)
agree that this instrument using artificial light and various mirrors and specula was the beginning of a large family of endoscopes. Philipp Bozzini was
Philipp_Bozzini
Person accused of witchcraft
Avignon. Pope John XXII listed witchcraft as heresy in his bull Super illius specula. Kyteler's was one of the first European witchcraft trials and followed
Alice_Kyteler
Italian public university
elevated into a studium generale on September 8, 1308, by the Bull "Super specula" of Clement V. A school of arts existed by about 1200, in which medicine
University_of_Perugia
American rock band
compilation appearance, and a "best of" album. Former drummer Sigh Moan formed Specula with Specter Spec, releasing the Erupt album in 1995. Blag Dahlia has worked
Dwarves_(band)
"source book" for local parish priests. He has also been linked to two specula principum addressed to Edward III, which defend the right of royal subjects
William_of_Pagula
Hungarian astronomer (born 1974)
84996 Hortobágy 26 December 2003 list 86196 Specula 24 September 1999 list[A] 89973 Aranyjános 8 September 2002 list 90370 Jókaimór 7 July 2003 list[F]
Krisztián_Sárneczky
Mountain pass of the Lepontine Alps between Switzerland and Italy
to the Julier Pass). The name Splügen itself is possibly derived from specula ("lookout"). In the Middle Ages, the bishops of Chur had the trade route
Splügen_Pass
Austrian lichenologist (1861–1888)
Museum der Sternwarte Kremsmünster: April 2012". Sternwarte Kremsmünster, Specula Cremifanensis. Retrieved 9 February 2023. Kraml, P. Amand (16 September
Karl_Eggerth
Roman Catholic diocese in Italy
on 13 September 1789: Ritzler & Sefrin, p. 372 note 6. Pius VI, "Super Specula", 20 August 1788, in: Bullarii Romani Continuatio, Vol. 8 (Rome: Typographia
Diocese_of_Trieste
Biographical study of Gerald of Wales
Briggs, Charles F.; Nederman, Cary J. (2022-12-05). "Western Medieval Specula, c. 1150-c. 1450". In Perret, Noëlle-Laetitia; Péquignot, Stéphane (eds
Gerald_of_Wales,_1146-1223
Mythical sea monster
The bishop-fish in Johann Zahn's 1696 work Specula physico-mathematico-historica notabilium ac mirabilium sciendorum
Bishop-fish
Class of navigational instruments
of an error. Those that considered the problem realized that the use of specula (mirrors in modern parlance) could permit two objects to be observed in
Reflecting_instrument
Latin Catholic archdiocese in the Philippines
suffragan of Manila on August 14, 1595 by virtue of the papal bull Super specula militantis ecclesiae issued by Pope Clement VIII. The diocese extended
Archdiocese_of_Cáceres
Genus of gastropods
brought into synonymy Sundaya campbellica A. W. B. Powell, 1955: synonym of Specula campbellica (Powell, 1955) Sundaya soubzmaignei Cecalupo & Perugia, 2020:
Sundaya
Roman Catholic archdiocese in Italy
VI, p. 227, note 3. Ludwig von Pastor, Vol. 39, p. 479. Pius VI, "Super Specula," 20 August 1788, in: Bullarii Romani Continuatio, Vol. 8 (Rome: Typographia
Archdiocese_of_Gorizia
Irish woman burnt for heresy
using the inquisitional procedure allowed by the papal decree Super illius specula. They confessed to the charges made against them. According to A Contemporary
Petronilla_de_Meath
Star in the constellation Fornax
Inerrantium Positiones Mediae Ineunte Saeculo XIX: ex Observationibus Habitis in Specula Panormitana ab anno 1792 ad annum 1813. Palermo. p. 21. Kunitzsch, P. (1959)
Alpha_Fornacis
Chiefly system of Samoa
August 2007). "Winston Peters picks up illegal matai title in Samoa". LaSpecula International News. Retrieved 2 July 2010. "Dick Hubbard". NZ Institute
Faʻamatai
Ancient Roman family
veteran soldier and one of the municipal officials of Allifae. Oppidia Specula, a freedwoman buried at Allifae, aged twenty-one. List of Roman gentes
Oppidia_gens
Riccardopozzobon 86043 Cévennes 86048 Saint-Tropez 86195 Cireglio 86196 Specula 86279 Brucegary 86551 Seth 87088 Joannewheeler 87097 Lomaki 87142 Delsanti
List of named minor planets: 80000–89999
List_of_named_minor_planets:_80000–89999
Catholic archdiocese in the Philippines
Manila to a metropolitan archdiocese; and three with the incipit Super specula militantis Ecclesiae erecting the three suffragan dioceses of Manila, which
Archdiocese_of_Cebu
American physician (1858–1943)
Kelly, Howard Atwood, "Instruments for use through cylindrical rectal specula, with the patients in the knee-chest posture." (1903). Classic Article
Howard_Atwood_Kelly
Medical device used to assist in achievement of pregnancy
directly into the womb. Disposable specula are manufactured from transparent plastic, while stainless-steel specula may be sterilised and re-used. Conventional
Conception_device
Faculty of the University of Paris
founded. The Pope forbade Roman law in Paris in 1223 with the decretal Super Specula. Afterwards, the Paris Law Faculty was called "Faculté de décret" or "Consultissima
University of Paris Faculty of Law
University_of_Paris_Faculty_of_Law
Praenestine cistae (ornate boxes; see under Etruscan language) and on specula (ornate hand mirrors). Currently some two dozen fascicles of the Corpus
Mythology_of_Italy
Austrian botanist and mycologist (1764–1849)
Plant Names Index). Retrieved 29 September 2014. "Property of the month". specula.at. November 1999. Retrieved 24 March 2015. Wunschmann, Ernst (1894). "Trattinick
Leopold_Trattinnick
Former Latin Catholic archdiocese in Eastern Europe
transfer of the capital was finally carried out by the bull In eminenti specula militantis Ecclesiae of 28 December 1412. Krystyn (1364 – death 1371) Antoni
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Halych
Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Halych
Italian mathematician, astronomer and poet (1674–1739)
Manfredi, Eustachio (1724). Mercurii ac Solis congressus in astronomica specula Bononiensis Scientiarum Instituti observatus die 9. novembris 1723 (in
Eustachio_Manfredi
Healthcare center in the Islamic World
tools like forceps, pincers, scalpels, catheters, cauteries, lancets, and specula, which were accompanied by detailed drawings of each tool. Al-Zahrawi also
Bimaristan
English astronomer (1692–1762)
MDCCLV deducta ex observationibus viri incomparabilis James Bradley in specula astronomica Grenovicensi, per annos 1750–1762 institutis, Königsberg. Wikiquote
James_Bradley
Archaeological mound in Israel
Crusader period was Blanche Garde, 'White Fortress' in French, and Alba Specula ('White Lookout/Watch-tower') or Alba Custodia ('White Guard') in Latin
Tell_es-Safi
Square tower in Vatican City
Earlier in 1797, Pius VI gave approval to placing a Latin inscription Specula Vaticana at the entrance to the upper part of the tower, which was implemented
Gregorian_Tower
The temple was constructed around 480–470 BC. Speculum: vaginal and anal specula were used by the ancient Greeks, and speculum artifacts have been found
List of Greek inventions and discoveries
List_of_Greek_inventions_and_discoveries
SPECULA
SPECULA
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Joyce. There is a family tradition among bearers of the name that it means ‘chosen’, from Middle English, Old French chois (of Germanic origin). In the Middle Ages the word was used both for an ‘act of choosing’ and a ‘thing chosen’, and as an adjective with the meaning ‘chosen’, ‘select’, ‘favored’. Perhaps this word gave rise to a nickname, but there is no evidence to support this speculation.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : according to Reaney this is a nickname from an unattested Old English word cybbe meaning ‘clumsy’ or ‘thickset’. Reaney’s speculation is apparently based on taking the Middle English word kibble ‘cudgel’ as a diminutive of an unattested Old English word. Corresponding personal names have been postulated for the place names Kibworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybba’) and Kibblesworth (‘enclosure of a man called Cybbel’); so, in theory, the surname could be a reflex of these Old English personal names.North German : nickname for a cantankerous person, from Middle Low German, Middle High German kiven ‘to quarrel’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a habitational name from an unidentified place, the last element of which could be Old English dūn ‘hill’. Without early forms, it is impossible even to speculate what the first element might be. The surname is extremely common in Lancashire, especially in the Manchester area, where it was first recorded in the 14th century.
Surname or Lastname
English (Lancashire)
English (Lancashire) : habitational name from a place near Warrington, which is of uncertain etymology. There was formerly an ancient burial mound there and Ekwall has speculated that the name is a shortened form of a British name composed of the elements crÅ«c ‘mound’ + a personal name cognate with Welsh Einion (see Eynon).Irish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac CoinÃn ‘son of CoinÃn’, a byname based on a diminutive of cano ‘wolf’, also Anglicized as Cunneen. The similarity to coinÃn ‘rabbit’, a later borrowing, has also caused it to be ‘translated’ as rabbit.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from the city name Leicester which was recorded in the 10th century as Ligora caester "Ligora's fort." Ligora is related to Liguria, a very old place name of obscure origin, dating back to pre-Roman times. There has been some speculation concerning a possible connection between Ligora/Liguria and Celtic Lug, LESTER means "oath."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Waldie.German : habitational name for someone from any of several places in Pomerania and Brandenburg called Waldow.Cornelius Waldo was living in Ipswich, MA, in 1647. Samuel Waldo (1695–1759) was born in Boston and became a land speculator in ME.
Girl/Female
Biblical
A watch-tower, speculation.
Biblical
Mizpeh, a watch-tower; speculation
Girl/Female
Biblical
A watch-tower, speculation.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : of uncertain origin. According to Reaney this is an occupational name for a shepherd, from Middle English wether ‘wether’, ‘ram’ + herd ‘herdsman’. His evidence for this interpretation of the final syllable is alternation in the late 15th century between Weydurherd and Wedirhed. Black speculates that the name may be a topographic name from a hill in Berwickshire.
SPECULA
SPECULA
Biblical
large; extensive
Boy/Male
Indian
Ruler, Prince, Rich, Prosperous
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil
Skilful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Connection
Boy/Male
American, British, English
From the Thorny Meadow
Boy/Male
Biblical
Father of a target; father of coldness.
Girl/Female
Latin American English German Hebrew
White.
Girl/Female
Muslim
One who gives, Giver, Donor
Boy/Male
Muslim
Patient, Tolerant
Boy/Male
Celtic
Mythical son of Sugnedudd.
SPECULA
SPECULA
SPECULA
SPECULA
SPECULA
a.
Having the qualities of a speculum, or mirror; having a smooth, reflecting surface; as, a specular metal; a specular surface.
a.
Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.
a.
Speculatory; speculative.
a.
Transcending, or reaching beyond, the limits of human knowledge; -- applied to affirmations and speculations concerning what lies beyond the reach of the human intellect.
a.
Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
n.
One who speculates. Specifically: (a) An observer; a contemplator; hence, a spy; a watcher.
a.
Given to speculation; contemplative.
n.
One who speculates, or forms theories; a speculator; a theorist.
v. i.
To consider by turning a subject in the mind, and viewing it in its different aspects and relations; to meditate; to contemplate; to theorize; as, to speculate on questions in religion; to speculate on political events.
n.
One who engages in speculation; one who buys and sells goods, land, etc., with the expectation of deriving profit from fluctuations in price.
a.
Vaguely and ambitiously extravagant in speculation, imagery, or diction.
v. i.
To purchase with the expectation of a contingent advance in value, and a consequent sale at a profit; -- often, in a somewhat depreciative sense, of unsound or hazardous transactions; as, to speculate in coffee, in sugar, or in bank stock.
a.
Exercising speculation; speculative.
n.
A conclusion to which the mind comes by speculating; mere theory; view; notion; conjecture.
n.
The act of speculating.
a.
Of or pertaining to a speculum; conducted with the aid of a speculum; as, a specular examination.
v. t.
To consider attentively; as, to speculate the nature of a thing.
imp. & p. p.
of Speculate
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Speculate
n.
An undertaking of chance or danger; the risking of something upon an event which can not be foreseen with certainty; a hazard; a risk; a speculation.