speculative

🇺🇸 /ˈspekjələtɪv/ 🇬🇧 /ˈspekjələtɪv/
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adjective
R

based on guessing without knowing all the facts

His speculative ideas about the future were interesting but not based on evidence.

R

showing that you are trying to guess something

She gave him a speculative glance, wondering what he was thinking.

R

done to make money but with risk of loss

They made a speculative investment in the new company, hoping for big returns.

translation

adj. based on guessing without knowing all the facts; showing that you are trying to guess something; done to make money but with risk of loss