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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek]
- /spɛk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spek]
- /spɛk/
Definitions of spec'd word
- noun spec'd Usually, specs. specification (def 2). 1
- abbreviation SPEC'D speculation. 1
- adjective spec'd built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses. 1
- verb with object spec'd to provide specifications for: Their newest truck was spec'd by a computer. 1
- idioms spec'd on spec, made, built, or done with hopes of but no assurance of payment or a sale; without commitment by a client or buyer: ad illustrations done on spec; luxury homes built on spec and sold before completion. 1
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Origin of spec'd
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; by shortening
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Spec'd
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spec'd popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for spec'd
verb spec'd
- adventure — If someone has an adventure, they become involved in an unusual, exciting, and rather dangerous journey or series of events.
- game — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- gamed — an amusement or pastime: children's games.
- wagered — something risked or staked on an uncertain event; bet: to place a wager on a soccer match.
- wildcat — any of several North American felines of the genus Lynx. Compare lynx.