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SPECULATIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Speculative.

Speculative - as an adjective satellite

Not financially safe or secure

Example: "A bad investment"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bad6high-riskrisky12

Not based on fact or investigation

Example: "A notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
notional8

Showing curiosity

Example: "If someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inquisitive23questioning21wondering14

Speculative - as an adjective

Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.

Pertaining to financial speculation; involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.

Example Sentences

"The film is a speculative sci-fi drama set in a futuristic world."
"His speculative investments in the stock market turned out to be highly profitable."
"The article presented a speculative theory about the origins of the universe."
"She made a speculative guess about what might happen next in the story."
"The author's speculative novel explored the possibility of time travel."
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Word Game Points

Is SPECULATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPECULATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is SPECULATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speculative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPECULATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is SPECULATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPECULATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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