non-speculative
|non-spec-u-la-tive|
C1
/nɒnˈspɛkjʊlətɪv/
(speculative)
fact-based
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-speculative' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'speculative', which comes from Latin 'speculativus', meaning 'contemplative'.
Historical Evolution
'speculativus' transformed into the English word 'speculative', and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-speculative'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'speculative' meant 'contemplative or theoretical', but 'non-speculative' evolved to mean 'not based on speculation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not based on conjecture or speculation; grounded in fact or reality.
The report provided non-speculative data on the economic impact.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42