anti-speculative
|an-ti-spec-u-la-tive|
/ˌæn.tiˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/
against speculation
Etymology
'anti-speculative' is formed from the prefix 'anti-' and the adjective 'speculative.' 'Anti-' originates from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against,' and 'speculative' derives from Latin 'speculativus' via the verb 'speculārī' (to observe, examine) and Medieval/Modern Latin developments.
'speculate' and its adjective form 'speculative' developed from Latin 'speculārī' → Medieval/Medieval Latin 'speculatus/speculativus' → entered Middle English via Old French/Latin influences, becoming the English adjective 'speculative'; the compound 'anti-speculative' is a modern formation using the productive prefix 'anti-'.
Initially related to 'observation' or 'contemplation' (from Latin roots), 'speculate' and 'speculative' expanded to mean 'conjecture' and later 'financial risk-taking or trading for profit'; 'anti-speculative' therefore now means 'against such conjecture or speculative financial activity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to speculation, especially measures, policies, or attitudes intended to prevent or reduce speculative (often financial) activity.
The city council introduced anti-speculative regulations to stabilize the housing market.
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Last updated: 2025/11/23 15:22