ETYM Cf. French théoriste.
Someone who theorizes (especially in science or art); SYN. theoretician.
1. Risqué. Investissement spéculatif.
2. (Philosophie) Théorique. Recherche spéculative.
ETYM Cf. French spéculatif, Latin speculativus.
1. Given to speculation; contemplative.
2. Involving, or formed by, speculation; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
3. Of or pertaining to risky investments in land, goods, shares, etc.