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speculative

spec·u·la·tive [ spékyə làytiv, spékyələtiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. using incomplete information: based on conjecture or incomplete facts or information

2. forming conclusions not based on fact: given to forming conclusions or opinions that are not based on fact

3. risky but potentially profitable: risky in nature, but potentially profitable
speculative investments


spec·u·la·tive·ly adverb
spec·u·la·tive·ness noun
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