speculatively
US /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
UK /ˈspek.jə.lə.t̬ɪv.li/
1.
in a way that involves forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence
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He spoke speculatively about the future of the company.
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The scientist speculatively proposed a new theory.
2.
in a way that involves high risk of loss but also the possibility of considerable profit
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He invested speculatively in the volatile stock market.
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The company acquired the land speculatively, hoping for future development.