Definition of Speculative
Speculative
spec·u·la·tive
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
based on, expressing, or engaged in guesswork (speculation) rather than concrete knowledge;
e.g. His speculative statements are causing the citizens to needlessly panic.
(adjective)
characterized by or involving curiosity or questioning;
e.g. She plans to carry out a speculative study to find out more about the subject.
(adjective)
risky, characterized by a significant chance of loss, having only a chance of being successful, especially in the context of business or financial matters;
e.g. They planned a speculative investment in the venture, despite the rick that they would suffer losses.
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