Definitions for speculative

Definitions for (adj) speculative

Main entry: speculative, questioning, wondering, inquisitive

Definition: showing curiosity

Usage: if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive; raised a speculative eyebrow


Main entry: speculative, notional

Definition: not based on fact or investigation

Usage: a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs; speculative knowledge


Main entry: high-risk, risky, speculative, bad

Definition: not financially safe or secure

Usage: a bad investment; high risk investments; anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky; speculative business enterprises


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