<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.</li><li>theoretical, rather than practical: speculative conclusions.</li><li>given to speculation, as persons, the mind, etc.</li><li>of the nature of or involving commercial or financial speculation: speculative ventures.</li><li>engaging in or given to such speculation.</li></ul>