01 a. Given to speculation; contemplative.
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Given to speculation; contemplative.“The mind of man being by nature speculative.” — Hooker.
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Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
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Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious.[R.]
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Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.“The speculative merchant exercises no one regular, established, or well-known branch of business.” — A. Smith.
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More risky than typical investments; not investment grade.(Finance)