speculatively

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛkjələtɪvli/

Definition

In a manner based on conjecture or theory rather than firm knowledge or proof.

Examples

• The analysts spoke speculatively about how the new regulations might affect the stock market.

• She answered speculatively, guessing that the delay was due to the heavy rain.

• The author writes speculatively about the future of artificial intelligence in his latest novel.

Synonyms of speculatively

Words with a similar meaning to speculatively:

• maybe
• possibly
• theoretically
• conjecturally

Antonyms of speculatively

Words with the opposite meaning to speculatively:

• definitely
• factually

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