Speculative
Pronunciation : Spec"u*la*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. sp?culatif, L. speculativus.]
Definition : 1. Given to speculation; contemplative. The mind of man being by nature speculative. Hooker.
2. Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration. Cudworth.
3. Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious. [R.] Bacon.
4. 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. -- Spec"u*la*tive*ly, adv. -- Spec"u*la*tive*ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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