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speculative

/ˈspek.jə.lə.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˈspek.jə.lə.tɪv/C1formalbusiness
  • ruОснованный на предположениях или теории, а не на фактах; часто используется в финансах для описания высокорисковых инвестиций.

Describes something based on conjecture or theory rather than fact; often used in finance to describe high-risk investments.

  1. Financially riskyB2formalbusiness

    Involving a high risk of loss or failure, especially in financial investments.

    ruСпекулятивный

    • The stock market is highly speculative and can lead to significant losses.
    • He invested in a speculative venture that promised quick returns.
    • Speculative investments are not recommended for conservative investors.

    Synonymschancydiceyhazardousprecariousriskyunsafeventuresome

    Antonymsconservativesafesecuresound

  2. Based on conjectureB2formal

    Not grounded in facts or thorough investigation; based on guesswork or theory.

    ruУмозрительный

    • The article was full of speculative claims about the future of technology.
    • His conclusions are purely speculative and lack evidence.
    • The report was criticized for being too speculative and not data-driven.

    Synonymsconjecturalhypotheticalnotionalpresumptivesuppositionaltentativetheoreticaluncertainunprovenunverified

    Antonymscertainconclusiveempiricalfactualprovenverified

  3. Inquisitive or curiousC1formal

    Showing a desire to explore or learn more about something, often in a thoughtful way.

    ruЛюбознательный

    • She gave him a speculative look, wondering what he was thinking.
    • His speculative questions revealed a deep curiosity about the universe.
    • The child's speculative nature led her to ask many questions.

    Synonymscuriousinquiringinquisitiveinvestigativeprobingquestioningsearchingwondering

    Antonymsapatheticincuriousindifferentuninterested

Forms
  • more speculative comparative form
  • most speculative superlative form
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