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Definition speculative in American English

speculative adjective

adjective
/ˈspekjəˌleɪtɪv/
1

based on guesses or on a little information, not on facts

Example

Scientists dismiss suggestions that the substance is toxic as highly speculative.

Synonyms and related words
about around at a guess apparently supposed alleged
2

done in order to make a big profit, but with a high risk that money will be lost

Example

speculative currency trading

Synonyms and related words
break-even point commercial speculative
Definition speculative in American English