adjective (especially written)
1 based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts:
The report is highly speculative and should be ignored.
2 showing that you are trying to guess sth:
She cast a speculative look at Kate.
3 (of business activity) done in the hope of making a profit but involving the risk of losing money:
speculative investment
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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