speculatively

🇺🇸 /ˈspekjələtɪvli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈspekjələtɪvli/
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adverb
R

Based on guesses or opinions without complete information.

We can only speculate about the outcome of the election.

R

In a way that shows you are trying to guess something.

She looked speculatively at the menu, unsure what to order.

R

With the hope of making a profit, but also the risk of losing money.

Many houses are built speculatively, hoping to sell them for a higher price.

translation

adv. Based on guesses or opinions without complete information.; In a way that shows you are trying to guess something.; With the hope of making a profit, but also the risk of losing money.