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   speculative

   /ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge: "he gave her a speculative glance" Similar conjecturalsuppositionaltheoreticalhypotheticalbased on guessworkputativeacademicnotionalabstracttentativeunprovenuntestedunfoundedgroundlessunsubstantiatedrare:ideationalsuppositioussuppositiveOpposite proven
   • 2. (of an investment) involving a high risk of loss: "the bonuses cannot be put at risk due to some speculative investment" Similar riskyhazardousunsafeuncertainunpredictableinformal:chancydiceyiffydodgyOpposite safe
   • ▪ (of a business venture) undertaken on the chance of success, without a pre-existing contract: "he was involved in speculative building"

   Derivatives

   • 1. speculatively adverb
   • 2. speculativeness noun

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     SPECULATIVE meaning: 1. based on a guess and not on...

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   The meaning of SPECULATIVE is involving, based on, or constituting intellectual speculation; also : theoretical rather than demonstrable. How to use speculative in a sentence.

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   Speculative definition: pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning. See examples of SPECULATIVE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECULATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Speculative describes abstract ideas — usually with high risk — that often come with excitement and expectation too. A speculative investment could mean putting lots of cash into a business or real estate property hoping it will make money later.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › speculativeSpeculative - definition of speculative by The Free Dictionary

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   Speculative means based on speculation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning, or involving financial risk or chance. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of speculative in different contexts and languages.