speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ adjective3 •Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.Like The Handmaid's Tale, Oryx and Crake is a speculative fiction, not a science fiction proper. — 2013 •Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.Tranquillo Barnetta was the grateful beneficiary of uncertain England defending and poor goalkeeping from Joe Hart as he twice saw speculative free-kicks end in the back of the net in the first half. — 2011 •Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.In other words, it is critical to know whether a currency is under high speculative pressure for every month in the sample. — 2001 formsmore speculative · most speculative