Artistic Innovation Vocabulary

noun the action of showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things

• The profanation of sacred artifacts is considered a serious offense in many cultures.
• I can't believe someone would commit such a profanation in a place of worship.
• That guy's actions were a total profanation of everything we hold dear.
• The graffiti on the historical monument was a profanation of our shared history.

adjective pertaining to, characterized by, or given to speculation, conjecture, or supposition

• The investment in the new technology is purely speculative and may not yield any returns.
• I wouldn't invest in that stock, it's too speculative and risky.
• I'm not into all that speculative stuff, I prefer to play it safe with my investments.
• His speculative theories about the origins of the universe are fascinating but unproven.