Meaning of the word speculatively in English

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speculatively

US /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
UK /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a way that involves forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence

Example:
He spoke speculatively about the future of the company.
The scientist speculatively proposed a new theory.
2.

in a way that involves high risk of loss but also the possibility of considerable profit

Example:
He invested speculatively in the volatile stock market.
The company acquired the land speculatively, hoping for future development.
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