Speculative /(spĕk"ū̇*lȧ*tĭv)/
Spec·u·la·tive
Speculative
a.
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Given to speculation; contemplative.
The mind of man being by nature speculative.
- Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
- Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious. [R.]
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Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.
The speculative merchant exercises no one regular, established, or well-known branch of business.
- More risky than typical investments; not investment grade. (Finance)