"speculativism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From speculative + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|speculative|ism}} speculative + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} speculativism (uncountable)
  1. An approach based on speculation rather than any formal method. Tags: uncountable
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