Speculative

a.	1.	Given to speculation; contemplative. The mind of man being by nature speculative. - Hooker.
	2.	Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
	3.	Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious.
	4.	Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise. The speculative merchant exercises no one regular, established, or well-known branch of business. - A. Smith.
	5.	(Finance) More risky than typical investments; not investment grade.

Adj.	1.	speculative - not financially safe or secure; "a bad investment"; "high risk investments"; "anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky"; "speculative business enterprises" Synonyms: high-risk, risky, insecure, bad
	2.	speculative - not based on fact or investigation; "a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs"; "speculative knowledge" Synonyms: notional
	3.	speculative - showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow" Synonyms: inquisitive, wondering, questioning

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