Calculative

cal·cu·late  (klky-lt)

v. cal·cu·lat·ed, cal·cu·lat·ing, cal·cu·lates

v.tr.

1. To ascertain by computation; reckon: calculating the area of a circle; calculated their probable time of arrival.

2. To make an estimate of; evaluate: calculating the team's chances of winning.

3. To make for a deliberate purpose; design: a sturdy car that is calculated to last for years; a choice that was calculated to please.

4. also cal'late (klt, -lt) Chiefly New England

a. To suppose: "I cal'late she's a right smart cook" (Dialect Notes).

b. To plan, intend, or count on.

v.intr.

1. To perform a mathematical process; figure: We must measure and calculate to determine how much paint will be needed.

2. To predict consequences.

3. Regional

a. To suppose; guess.

b. To count, depend, or rely on someone or something: We're calculating on your help.

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[Late Latin calculre, calcult-, from Latin calculus, small stone used in reckoning, diminutive of calx, calc-, small stone for gaming; see calx.]

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calcu·lative (-ltv, -l-tv) adj.

Synonyms: calculate, compute, reckon, cipher, figure
These verbs refer to the use of mathematical methods to determine a result. Calculate, the most comprehensive, often implies a relatively high level of abstraction or procedural complexity: The astronomer calculated the planet's position.
Compute applies to possibly lengthy arithmetic operations: computing fees according to time spent.
Reckon, cipher, and figure suggest the use of simple arithmetic: reckoned the number of hours before her departure; had to be taught to read and to cipher; trying to figure my share of the bill.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

calculative - used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community" calculating, scheming, shrewd, conniving hard - dispassionate; "took a hard look"; "a hard bargainer";