Definition of Speculative

Adjective: speculative  spe-kyu-lu-tiv

  1. Not financially safe or secure
    "speculative business enterprises";
    - bad, risky, high-risk
     
  2. Not based on fact or investigation
    "speculative knowledge";
    - notional
     
  3. Showing curiosity
    "raised a speculative eyebrow";
    - inquisitive, questioning, wondering

See also:
speculations
speculatively