The meaning of SPECULATIVE is involving, based on, or constituting intellectual speculation; also : theoretical rather than demonstrable. How to use speculative in a sentence.

speculative adjective (DONE FOR PROFIT) Add to word list bought or done in order to make a profit in the future: a speculative venture

SPECULATIVE meaning: 1 : based on guesses or ideas about what might happen or be true rather than on facts; 2 : tending to think about what might happen or be true tending to speculate

Someone who has a speculative expression seems to be trying to guess something about a person or thing. His mother regarded him with a speculative eye.

Definition of speculative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning. 2. theoretical, rather than practical. 3. given to speculation, as a person or the mind. 4. of or involving …

2 days ago · speculative (comparative more speculative, superlative most speculative) Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation. quotations

There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word speculative, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Speculative describes very risky and unproven ideas or chances. You might have great ideas about starting your own business but your plans are speculative until you earn money from them.

speculative meaning, definition, what is speculative: based on guessing, not on information or...: Learn more.