spec·u·la·tive (sp k y -l-t v, -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. spec u·la·tive·ly adv.spec u·la·tive·ness n. |
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| Noun | 1. | speculativeness - financial risk; "he rejected stocks that didn't pay dividends because of their speculativeness" |
| 2. | speculativeness - the quality of being a conclusion or opinion based on supposition and conjecture rather than on fact or investigation; "her work is highly contentious because of its speculativeness and lack of supporting evidence" uncertainness, uncertainty, precariousness - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; "the uncertainty of the outcome"; "the precariousness of his income" |
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