speculative: Meaning and Definition of

spec•u•la•tive

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach.
2. theoretical, rather than practical: speculative conclusions.
3. given to speculation, as persons, the mind, etc.
4. of the nature of or involving commercial or financial speculation: speculative ventures.
5. engaging in or given to such speculation.