noun

speculator

Speculator (noun) means one who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.

noun

One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.

One who forms theories; a theorist.

One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.

Synonym of field goal.

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Etymology

From Latin speculātor (“spy, explorer, investigator”), from speculor (“to watch, to observe”) + -tor (“-er: forming agent nouns”), from specula (“watchtower”), from speciō (“to watch, to observe”), q.v. In some senses, an agent noun formed within English from speculate. Doublet of spectator.

Rhymes for speculator

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What is the meaning of speculator?

"speculator" (noun) means one who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.

What are the different meanings of speculator?

"speculator" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator; 2. One who forms theories; a theorist; 3. One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principal for the potential of substantial returns.