Phrase Hound found 19 phrases and 35 compound words that contain spec. The most common are listed below. Open spec in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 19
- m-specOn, or relating to, the multisexual spectrum (bisexual, pansexual, etc).
- spec opsClipping of special operations (clipped compound).
- mil-specOf the grade and quality used by the military.
- mass specmass spectrometer
- spec homeA home that is built by or for a homebuilder according to their specifications without a purchase order; it is instead built on spec.
- spec opsingular of spec ops
- spec scriptA screenplay for a movie that is written on spec and then purchased or sold on the open market, as opposed to one commissioned by a studio or production company.
- spec scriptsplural of spec script: A screenplay for a movie that is written on spec and then purchased or sold on the open market, as opposed to one commissioned by a studio or production company.
- re-specAlternative form of respec: To reallocate the distribution of skill points on a character's skill tree, changing their specialization.
- spec evoClipping of speculative evolution: A subgenre of science fiction and an artistic movement focused on hypothetical scenarios in the evolution of life.
- aro-specAlternative form of arospec: Belonging or related to the aromantic spectrum.
- ace-specAlternative form of acespec: Belonging or related to the asexual spectrum.
- high-specAbbreviation of high-specification.
- spec outTo create (draw up) the list of specifications for (something); to specify all the attributes of (something).
- spec upTo improve, optimize, or maximize the attributes of (something).
- Spec-chumA user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.
- non-SPECOf a species, not listed as a Species of European Conservation Concern, therefore, having a stable population (according to this classification scheme).
- spec homesplural of spec home: A home that is built by or for a homebuilder according to their specifications without a purchase order; it is instead built on spec.
- Spec-chumsplural of Spec-chum: A user or fan of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum computer.
Compound words 35
- acespecBelonging or related to the asexual spectrum.
- arospecBelonging or related to the aromantic spectrum.
- specialDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
- speciesA type or kind. (Compare race.)
- specterA ghostly apparition, a phantom.
- spectraplural of spectrum: A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
- speciousSeemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.
- spectreUK and Australia standard spelling of specter.
- SpectorA surname from Yiddish.
- spectro-optical spectra.