Speculative

/ˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Involving or based on guesswork or conjecture rather than knowledge or evidence.

The scientist's speculative theories raised more questions than answers.

Engaged in a risky financial investment or venture.

The speculative nature of the stock market can lead to high rewards but also significant losses.

Relating to intellectual consideration or inquiry.

The book included speculative discussions on the future of artificial intelligence.

From Latin 'specularis', meaning 'of or belonging to sight'.

speculative fiction

A genre of writing that includes science fiction and fantasy.

speculative bubble

An economic cycle characterized by a rapid escalation of asset prices.

speculative investment

Investment in assets that have high risk and potential for high returns.

speculation

The process of forming opinions without firm evidence.

speculator

A person who engages in trade or investment in risky assets.

A gamble on a financial outcome.

Buying that stock was a speculative move.

A wild guess or assumption.

Her theory on the project was just speculative and not based on facts.