speculative.
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
Meaning & usage
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.
Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.
Where this word comes from
Inherited from Middle English speculatyf, borrowed from Old French speculatif or directly from Late Latin speculativus, from Latin speculor.
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