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speculative

/ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/

Meaning 1

involving risky financial investments

“He made a speculative investment in tech startups.”
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Meaning 2

Based on guesswork rather than solid evidence.

“Their speculative ideas intrigued the entire class.”
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Illustration of speculative: Based on guesswork rather than solid evidence.