speculatively

spec·u·la·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spek-yuh-ley-tiv, -luh-tiv]
- /ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, -lə tɪv/

Definitions of speculatively word

adjective speculatively pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning: a speculative approach. 1
adjective speculatively theoretical, rather than practical: speculative conclusions. 1
adjective speculatively given to speculation, as persons, the mind, etc. 1
adjective speculatively of the nature of or involving commercial or financial speculation: speculative ventures. 1
adjective speculatively engaging in or given to such speculation. 1

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Origin of speculatively

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Late Latin word speculātīvus. See speculate, -ive

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Parts of speech for Speculatively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Speculatively

speculatively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

speculatively usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for speculatively

adverb speculatively

notionally — pertaining to or expressing a notion or idea.
opportunistically — adhering to a policy of opportunism; practicing opportunism.

All 2 Synonyms of speculatively

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