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antispeculation

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌæntiˌspɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /æntiˌspɛkjuˈleɪʃən/

adjective
Definition

Opposing or countering financial speculation.


Example

The government implemented antispeculation measures to stabilize the housing market.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new antispeculation policies they're discussing?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think they could really help stabilize the market.
Sloth A
Totally! It's about time we had some measures to counter all that chaos.
Sloth B
I agree, it might make investing feel a bit safer for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cautious
prudent
sensible
Antonyms
speculative
reckless
imprudent
Root Explanation

Antispeculation → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "speculatio" (from Latin, meaning observation or contemplation). The word refers to being against the act of observing or contemplating, particularly in the context of financial speculation.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') the act of 'observing' or 'contemplating' ('speculatio') in financial matters — that's what antispeculation means.

Visually Confused Words
speculation
nonspeculation
manipulation
articulation
semispeculation
peculation
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