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speculative in French

speculative in French is spéculatif — speculative means based on guesswork or unproven theory rather than solid fact.

speculative in French

spéculatif
adj
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.

What does "speculative" mean?

  1. adj Based on guesswork or unproven theory rather than solid fact.
    "The scientist was careful to label her early findings as speculative."
  2. adj Involving significant financial risk in the hope of a large reward.
    "They put their bonus into a speculative investment that could double or vanish."
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speculative in a sentence

  • The scientist was careful to label her early findings as speculative.
  • They put their bonus into a speculative investment that could double or vanish.

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What is "speculative" in French?

"speculative" in French is spéculatif. speculative means: Based on guesswork or unproven theory rather than solid fact.

How do you use "speculative" in a sentence?

Example: "The scientist was careful to label her early findings as speculative." In French, "speculative" is spéculatif.

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