English to English Dictionary

Spatial Statistics

A branch of statistics that deals with the analysis of spatial and geographic data.

Special Operations Unit

A military unit trained to conduct special operations, often involving unconventional warfare.

Specifier

In generative grammar, an element that occupies the structural position sister to a bar-level category and daughter of a maximal projection.

Spectacularity

The quality of being spectacular; the state of being impressive or striking in appearance or effect.

Spectral

Relating to or resembling a spectrum or specter; ghostly.

Spectroautista

A person who is on the autism spectrum, exhibiting a range of characteristics associated with autism.

Speculation

The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Speculative boom

A rapid and substantial increase in the price of assets, driven not by fundamental economic value, but by exaggerated expectations of future price growth and market enthusiasm.

Speculator

A person who engages in the buying and selling of assets, often in the hope of making a profit from fluctuations in market prices.

Speculum

A mirror or reflective surface, especially one used in medical examinations.

Spiel

A lengthy, often rehearsed speech or argument designed to persuade or influence someone.

Spimming

The act of sending unsolicited commercial or malicious messages via instant messaging services.