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   Spec·u·la·tive

   /ˈspekyələdiv/

   

   adjective

   • 1. engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge: "discussion of the question is largely speculative" 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 preexisting contract: "he was involved in speculative building"

   Derivatives

   • 1. speculatively adverb
   • 2. speculativeness noun

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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: 1. based on a guess and not on information: 2. bought or done in order to make a profit in the…. Learn more.

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   Speculative describes very risky and unproven ideas or chances. You might have great ideas about starting your own business but your plans are speculative until you earn money from them.

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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. (spekjʊlətɪv , US -leɪt- ) 1. adjective. A piece of information that is speculative is based on guesses rather than knowledge. The papers ran speculative stories about his mysterious disappearance. He has written a speculative biography of Christopher Marlowe.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySPECULATIVE definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   SPECULATIVE meaning: based on a guess and not on information: . Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionspeculative adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of speculative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › speculativespeculative - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jun 2, 2024 · speculative (comparative more speculative, superlative most speculative) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

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

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    1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning. 2. theoretical, rather than practical. 3. given to speculation, as a person or the mind. 4. of or involving financial speculation. spec′u•la`tive•ness, n.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › speculativeSpeculative Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Speculative definition: Given to, characterized by, or based upon speculation or conjecture.