2 meanings, 2 uses
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1 —1 use as in:
a speculative theory
Definition
based on thought or theory that is unproven or unprovable
- My particular province is speculative philosophy.2.10 — Book 2 Chapter 10 — The Epilogue (4% in)
speculative = based on thought that is not provable
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2 —1 use as in:
a speculative venture
Definition
done with uncertainty—often a risky investment for profit
- It is worthy of remark that a certain speculative writer of quasi-scientific repute, writing long before the Martian invasion, did forecast for man a final structure not unlike the actual Martian condition.2.2 — Book 2 Chapter 2 — What We Saw from the Ruined House (58% in)
speculative = without certainty of payment
(editor's note: A speculative writer is someone who writes with the hope that someone will pay to publish the writing. This is in contrast to someone who is hired to write something.)
(editor's note: A speculative writer is someone who writes with the hope that someone will pay to publish the writing. This is in contrast to someone who is hired to write something.)
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