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Webster 1913 Edition


Speculatory

Spec′u-la-to-ry

(spĕk′ū̍-lȧ-tō̍-ry̆)
,
Adj.
[L.
speculatorius
belonging to spies or scouts.]
1.
Intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.
T. Warton.
2.
Exercising speculation; speculative.
T. Carew.

Webster 1828 Edition


Speculatory

SPEC'ULATORY

,
Adj.
1.
Exercising speculation.
2.
Intended or adapted for viewing or espying.

Definition 2024


speculatory

speculatory

English

Adjective

speculatory (comparative more speculatory, superlative most speculatory)

  1. Intended or adapted for viewing or espying; having oversight.
  2. Exercising speculation; speculative.