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speculatively

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spec·u·la·tive  (spky-l-tv, -l-)
adj.
1. Of, characterized by, or based upon contemplative speculation. See Synonyms at theoretical.
2.
a. Given to conjecture or speculation.
b. Marked by inquisitive interest: raised a speculative eyebrow.
3.
a. Engaging in, given to, or involving financial speculation: speculative brokers; speculative stocks.
b. Spent in speculation: speculative funds.
c. Involving chance; risky: speculative business enterprises.
specu·la·tive·ly adv.
specu·la·tive·ness n.
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Adv.1.speculatively - with speculation; in a speculative manner; "he looked at her speculatively"


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