speculative
speculative Lexical Profile
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• adjective
Engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture, theory, or guesswork rather than proven knowledge.
"Because the fossil record for this period is incomplete, any reconstruction of the animal's behavior remains largely speculative."
Involving a high risk of financial loss in the hope of substantial profit or gain (especially of business ventures or investments).
"The financial advisor warned retirees against putting their savings into highly speculative technology stocks."
Inclined to abstract reflection, philosophical contemplation, or curious questioning.
"She gave him a speculative look, wondering what had prompted his sudden change of heart."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin 'speculativus', meaning contemplative or observant, from Latin 'speculari' ('to spy out, examine'), which is derived from 'specula' ('watchtower') and ultimately from 'specere' ('to look').