1. in a way that involves guessing or theorizing without definite evidence
2. in a way that involves buying or investing with the hope of making a profit from price changes
Usage: finance

Examples

• The scientist spoke speculatively about the possibility of life on Mars.
• She looked at him speculatively, wondering what he was really thinking.
• The investors bought the stock speculatively, hoping for quick gains.
• He answered speculatively since he didn’t have all the facts.
• The land was purchased speculatively for future development.
• The detective speculatively considered various motives for the crime.