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Speculator vs Speculatory - What's the difference?

speculator | speculatory |

As a noun speculator

is one who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.

As an adjective speculatory is

intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.

speculator

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who speculates; an observer; a contemplator.
    • (Sir Thomas Browne)
  • One who forms theories; a theorist.
  • * Macaulay
    • A speculator who had dared to affirm that the human soul is by nature mortal.
  • (business, finance) One who speculates; as in investing, one who is willing to take volatile risks upon invested principle for the potential of substantial returns.

    • See also

    * entrepreneur * gambler * punter

    Anagrams

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    speculatory

    English

    (Webster 1913)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.
  • Exercising speculation; speculative.