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(1):

(a.) Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.

(2):

(a.) Given to speculation; contemplative.

(3):

(a.) Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious.

(4):

(a.) Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.