Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
speculative
Adjective
/ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/
Definition
Based on conjecture rather than knowledge or sufficient evidence.
Examples
- Investors often engage in speculative trading to try to profit from market volatility.
- The speculative nature of the theory made it controversial among scientists.
- His speculative approach to the problem led to innovative solutions.
Meaning
Speculative refers to the act of forming theories or guesses about something without firm evidence.
Synonyms
- Hypothetical
- Theoretical
- Conjectural
- Risky
