- (a.) Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.
- (a.) Given to speculation; contemplative.
- (a.) Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious.
- (a.) Involving or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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