| specialty |
the condition of being special. [6 definitions] |
| speciation |
the evolutionary process through which new species develop. |
| specie |
money in coin form; coin. |
| species |
in biology, the most fundamental classification of living things, comprising individuals that naturally breed with one another but not with those of other species; subdivision of a genus. [3 definitions] |
| specific |
pertaining explicitly to a particular thing or person; particular; definite. [6 definitions] |
| specification |
the act of specifying. [3 definitions] |
| specific gravity |
the ratio of the weight or mass of a given substance to that of a standard, which for solids and liquids is water and for gases is hydrogen or air. |
| specificity |
the condition or quality of being specific. [2 definitions] |
| specify |
to name or otherwise indicate explicitly. [4 definitions] |
| specimen |
a portion or example that is representative of a larger whole. [2 definitions] |
| specious |
apparently true, genuine, or plausible, but actually worthless, as an argument or evidence. [2 definitions] |
| speck |
a small spot, blemish, or discoloration. [4 definitions] |
| speckle |
a speck or small mark, esp. on skin, feathers, leaves, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| speckled trout |
the brook trout, or the sea trout. |
| specs |
(informal) specifications. [2 definitions] |
| spectacle |
a visible, usu. impressive thing or action, esp. a public performance or display. [3 definitions] |
| spectacular |
of, pertaining to, or like a spectacle; impressive; marvelous. [3 definitions] |
| spectator |
one that watches or observes. [2 definitions] |
| specter |
a ghost or apparition, esp. one that causes dread or terror. [2 definitions] |
| spectra |
a plural form of spectrum. |
| spectral |
of, pertaining to, or like a specter. [2 definitions] |