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(adj) questioning, wondering, inquisitive
showing curiosity
if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive; raised a speculative eyebrow
(adj) notional
not based on fact or investigation
a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs; speculative knowledge
not financially safe or secure
a bad investment; high risk investments; anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky; speculative business enterprises