Category:Speculative

Spec"u*la*tive, a. Etym: [cf. F. spéculatif, l. speculativus.]

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.