Definition of "speculative" []

• Of, characterized by, or based upon contemplative speculation. See Synonyms at theoretical. (adjective)
• Given to conjecture or speculation. (adjective)
• Marked by inquisitive interest: raised a speculative eyebrow. (adjective)
• Engaging in, given to, or involving financial speculation: speculative brokers; speculative stocks. (adjective)
• Spent in speculation: speculative funds. (adjective)

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• "I like the term speculative fiction because it encompasses a broad range of genres and tropes: SF, fantasy, horror, alt history, etc."
• "I prefer the term speculative fiction anyway and imagining the throught process of a chimp is certainly speculative."
• "Traders say the most recent bout of selling isn't coming from fast-moving hedge funds making short term speculative bets."