"Speculative" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Mentioning or based on a guess or idea that is not yet known or proved.
The economics professor pointed to a speculative bubble in the stock market, warning investors to sell their shares before it burst.
The author of the novel created a speculative character, an alien that came from a distant planet.
The company's marketing strategy is based on speculative advertising, targeting potential customers before their needs are even known.
The politician's speech included speculative statements about her opponent's intentions, which were later proven to be unfounded.
The mediator steered the negotiations back to the facts, discouraging the lawyers from making speculative claims about the evidence.
verb: to form or express an idea or explanation that is not based on fact or direct evidence, but on guesswork or hypotheses. <br><br>Example: "Several people have speculated that the company will make a profit next year."