English dictionary
speculative
adjectivePronunciation
ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv
Parts of speech
Definitions
adjective
- showing curiosity
adjective
- not based on fact or investigation
adjective
- not financially safe or secure
Example sentences
if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
raised a speculative eyebrow
a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs
speculative knowledge
a bad investment
high risk investments
anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky
speculative business enterprises