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speculative observations

[/ˌspɛkjələtɪv ˌɑbzərˈveɪʃənz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of the noun)
observações especulativas
1. Remarks or statements based on conjecture, hypothesis, or incomplete information rather than proven facts
The scientist made speculative observations about the origins of the universe.
O cientista fez observações especulativas sobre as origens do universo.
2. Theoretical or tentative comments made without sufficient evidence or verification
These are merely speculative observations; we need empirical data to confirm the theory.
Estas são meramente observações especulativas; precisamos de dados empíricos para confirmar a teoria.
Synonyms
conjectural remarkshypothetical observationstheoretical commentspresumptive statementsobservações conjecturaisobservações hipotéticas
Antonyms
factual observationsempirical dataverified observationsobservações factuaisdados empíricos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observações especulativas
Standard usage
São Paulo
observações especulativas
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
observações especulativas
Standard usage; may also use 'comentários especulativos'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to engage in speculation
to throw out an idea
speculate on something
especular sobre algo
aventar uma hipótese
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