speculative
71speculative — spec•u•la•tive [[t]ˈspɛk yəˌleɪ tɪv, lə tɪv[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by speculation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning 2) theoretical, rather than practical 3) given to speculation, as a person or the mind 4) …
72speculative — /ˈspɛkjələtɪv/ (say spekyuhluhtiv) adjective 1. relating to, of the nature of, or characterised by speculation, contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning. 2. theoretical, rather than practical. 3. given to speculation, as persons, the mind …
73speculative philosophy — philosophy embodying beliefs insusceptible of proof and attempting to gain insight into the nature of the ultimate by intuitive or a priori means. [1855 60] * * * …
74speculative damages — noun Claims made by a plaintiff for losses that may occur in the future, but are highly improbable. They can not be used as a basis for recovery in tort or contract cases …
75speculative fiction — noun a) A class of fiction including but not necessarily limited to fantasy, horror and science fiction, dealing with worlds, themes and characters not part of everyday life. b) A particular work belonging to this class …
76Speculative demand (for money) — The need for cash to take advantage of investment opportunities that may arise. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
77Speculative grade bond — Bond rated Ba or lower by Moody s, or BB or lower by S&P, or an unrated bond. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
78Speculative motive — A desire to hold cash for the purpose of being in a position to exploit any attractive investment opportunity requiring a cash expenditure that might arise. The New York Times Financial Glossary …
79speculative demand (for money) — The need for cash to take advantage of investment opportunities that may arise. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
80speculative-grade bond — bond rated Ba or lower by Moody s, or BB or lower by S&P, or an unrated bond. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary …
