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)
badhigh-riskriskyNot based on fact or investigation
Example: "A notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
notionalShowing curiosity
Example: "If someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inquisitivequestioningwonderingSpeculative - 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."
Word Game Points
Is SPECULATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speculative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSPECULATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is SPECULATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speculative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECULATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.