Causes of a ruptured, or perforated, eardrum may include: 1  Middle ear infection (otitis media). 2  A middle ear infection often results in the accumulation of fluids in your middle ear. 3  Pressure from these fluids can cause the eardrum to rupture.auses of a ruptured, or perforated, eardrum may include: 1  Middle ear infection (otitis media). 2  A middle ear infection often results in the accumulation of fluids in your middle ear. 3  Pressure from these fluids can cause the eardrum to rupture.
Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  speculation(Noun) The process of thinking or meditating on a subject. 2  speculation(Noun) A judgment or conclusion reached by speculating. 3  speculation(Noun) An investment involving higher than normal risk in order to obtain a higher than normal return.
Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  intent, purport, spirit(noun) the intended meaning of a communication. 2  drift, purport(verb) the pervading meaning or tenor. caught the general drift of the conversation. 3  purport(verb) have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming.