speculative
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
England had also just burned a speculative review against Latham.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
AI jitters have swept across markets in recent days, leaving some investors pointing to technical indicators that conjure memories of the speculative fervor leading up to the dot-com bust.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
The strategists also warned of “extreme crowding” among momentum stocks, notably for low-quality and speculative growth segments, such as second- and third-order AI plays.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
Plus, China has been encouraging investment in its stock market rather than real estate, which is still reeling from speculative excesses and Beijing’s crackdown.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
The Voyager spacecraft are the lineal descendants of those sailing-ship voyages of exploration, and of the scientific and speculative tradition of Christiaan Huygens.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Vocabulary lists containing speculative
Grade 9, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act V
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
And Then There Were None
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
