Definition and Synonyms for Speculative

Definition of Speculative

1. Not financially safe or secure Adjective Satellite
2. Not based on fact or investigation Adjective Satellite
3. Showing curiosity Adjective Satellite

Synonyms for word "speculative"

Semanticaly linked words with "speculative"

Lexical Analysis for "speculative"

speculativeness
Noun
derivation
2
1. the quality of being a conclusion or opinion based on supposition and conjecture rather than on fact or investigation
2. financial risk
speculate
Verb
derivation
4
1. reflect deeply on a subject
2. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
3. talk over conjecturally, or review in an idle or casual way and with an element of doubt or without sufficient reason to reach a conclusion
4. invest at a risk

Words Rhyme with speculative

Etymology for speculative

etymology antispeculative
etymology nonspeculative
etymology speculativeness
etymologically related speculate
etymologically related speculativity
is derived from speculativeness