speculative

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English speculatyf, borrowed from Old French speculatif or directly from Late Latin speculativus, from Latin speculor. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/, /ˈspɛkjələˌtɪv/, /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪv/ Hyphenation: spec‧u‧la‧tive === Adjective === speculative (comparative more speculative, superlative most speculative) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation. Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky. Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== speculate speculation speculativity ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== conjectural == Italian == === Adjective === speculative f pl feminine plural of speculativo == Latin == === Adjective === speculātīve vocative masculine singular of speculātīvus