Philosophical; dealing with causes, reasons, and effects, rather than with details and circumstances; said of literature.
Practical, concerned with making decisions and actions that are useful in practice, not just theory.
Interfering in the affairs of others; officious; meddlesome.
A public decree.
A man of business.
A busybody.
Pursued as a gamble, with possible large profits or losses; risky.
Pertaining to financial speculation; Involving or resulting from high-risk investments or trade.
Characterized by speculation; based on guessing, unfounded opinions, or extrapolation.