speculative

The word “speculative” has 4 syllables: spec-u-la-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈspɛk.jə.lə.tɪv/

What is synonym and antonym for speculative?

In the thesaurus, “speculative” has 25 synonyms and 25 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for speculative along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for speculative

abstract
academic
academical
alleged
assumed
conceptual
conjectural
debatable
hypothetical
intellectual
metaphysical
moot
nonclinical
nonempirical
nonpractical
presumed
presupposed
proposed
supposed
suppositional
theoretic
theoretical
unproved
unproven
untested

Antonyms for speculative

actual
attested
authenticated
clinical
concrete
confirmed
defined
definite
demonstrated
distinct
empiric
empirical
established
factual
nonspeculative
nontheoretical
observational
practical
proven
real
substantiated
tested
time-tested
validated
verified

Meanings of speculative

adjective
1. Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.
2. Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.
3. Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.

Example Sentences

The company's investment was considered highly speculative and risky.
His argument was based on speculative assumptions rather than solid facts.
Many investors avoid speculative stocks because of their unpredictability.
The article presented a speculative theory about the future of technology.
Real estate prices in that area are driven by speculative buying and selling.

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