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单词 speculative
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speculative

adjective
/ˈspekjələtɪv/
/ˈspekjələtɪv/, /ˈspekjəleɪtɪv/
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  1. based on guessing or on opinions that have been formed without knowing all the facts
    • The report is highly speculative and should be ignored.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc1, Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1
  2. showing that you are trying to guess something
    • She cast a speculative look at Kate.
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc1
  3. (of business activity) done in the hope of making a profit but involving the risk of losing money
    • speculative investment
  4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French speculatif, -ive or late Latin speculativus, from the verb speculari, from specula ‘watchtower’, from specere ‘to look’.
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