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Synonyms
spec·u·la·tive (spĕḱyə-lə-tĭv, -lā́-)

adjective 

  1. Of, characterized by, or based upon contemplative speculation. See synonyms at theoretical
    1. Given to conjecture or speculation.
    2. Marked by inquisitive interest: raised a speculative eyebrow.
    1. Engaging in, given to, or involving financial speculation: speculative brokers; speculative stocks.
    2. Spent in speculation: speculative funds.
    3. Involving chance; risky: speculative business enterprises.

derivatives

speću·la·tive·ly
adverb
speću·la·tive·ness
noun