speculative — based on conjecture rather than knowledge; engaged in speculation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: based on conjecture rather than knowledge; engaged in speculation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪv/
Korean meaning: 추측에 기반한, 투기적인
Korean pronunciation: **스**펙율러티브
Example Sentences
- Investing in cryptocurrency is highly speculative - like playing poker with invisible cards.
- The article was full of speculative claims without any evidence.
- His speculative philosophy about time travel impressed nobody except his cat.
speculative
ADJECTIVE//ˈspɛkjəˌleɪtɪv//
based on conjecture rather than knowledge; engaged in speculation
based on conjecture rather than knowledge; engaged in speculation
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Origin
From Latin 'speculativus', derived from 'speculari' meaning 'to observe or watch', which comes from 'specula' meaning 'watchtower'. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin.
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“Investing in cryptocurrency is highly speculative - like playing poker with invisible cards.”
“The article was full of speculative claims without any evidence.”
“His speculative philosophy about time travel impressed nobody except his cat.”
“The real estate market showed signs of speculative overheating.”
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