speculative
adjective
- of, characterized by, or having the nature of, speculation or meditation, conjecture, etc.
- theoretical, not practical
- of or characterized by financial speculation
- uncertain; risky
- indulging in or fond of speculation
See speculative in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(spĕkˈyə-lə-tĭv, -lāˌ-)
adjective- Of, characterized by, or based upon contemplative speculation. See Synonyms at theoretical.
a. Given to conjecture or speculation.
b. Marked by inquisitive interest: raised a speculative eyebrow.
a. Engaging in, given to, or involving financial speculation: speculative brokers; speculative stocks.
b. Spent in speculation: speculative funds.
c. Involving chance; risky: speculative business enterprises.
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