Read the dictionary definition of speculative. All definitions for this word.
1. showing curiosity
1. if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
2. raised a speculative eyebrow
2. not based on fact or investigation
1. a notional figure of cost helps in determining production costs
2. speculative knowledge
3. not financially safe or secure
1. a bad investment
2. high risk investments
3. anything that promises to pay too much can't help being risky
4. speculative business enterprises