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Meaning of 'speculative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Speculative [ a.]
- Given to speculation; contemplative.
- Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
- Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious.
- Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.

Meaning of 'speculative' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . speculative [ s]
Meaning (1):
- not financially safe or secure
Example in sentence:
  • a bad investment;
  • anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky;
  • high risk investments;
  • speculative business enterprises
Meaning (2):
- not based on fact or investigation
Example in sentence:
  • a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs;
  • speculative knowledge
Meaning (3):
- showing curiosity
Example in sentence:
  • if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive;
  • raised a speculative eyebrow

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