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   Speculative (spĕkˈū́‑lȧ‑tĭv), a. [Cf. F. spéculatif, L. speculativus.]
   1. Given to speculation; contemplative.
   
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   The mind of man being by nature speculative. Hooker.
   
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   2. Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.  Cudworth.
   
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   3. Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious. [R.]  Bacon.
   
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   4. Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, “a speculative dealer or enterprise”.
   
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   The speculative merchant exercises no one regular, established, or well-known branch of business. A. Smith.
   
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   5. (Finance) More risky than typical investments; not investment grade.
   
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   -- Spec"u*la*tive*ly, adv. -- Spec"u*la*tive*ness, n.
   
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