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antispeculative

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌæntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

KK: /æntiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/

adjective
Definition

Describing a stance or attitude that is against making guesses or predictions about future events, especially in financial contexts.


Example

The company's antispeculative policy aims to reduce risks associated with uncertain market trends.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new investment strategy that is antispeculative?
Sloth B
No, I haven't! What does that mean exactly?
Sloth A
It basically means it's against making risky guesses in the market.
Sloth B
That sounds smart, especially with how unpredictable things are these days.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cautious
prudent
sensible
Antonyms
speculative
reckless
imprudent
Root Explanation

Antispeculative → It is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "speculativus" (from Latin, meaning pertaining to observation or contemplation). The word describes a stance that is against speculation or conjecture.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') ideas that are based on 'observation' or 'contemplation' ('speculativus'). This helps you remember that 'antispeculative' means opposing speculative thinking.

Visually Confused Words
unspeculative
speculative
nonspeculative
manipulative
articulative
unspeculatively
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