Meaning of "speck" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPECK

Old English specca; related to Middle Dutch spekelen to sprinkle.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF SPECK

spɛk

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPECK

Speck is a verb and can also act as a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb speck in English.

WHAT DOES SPECK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Speck

Speck is an English word meaning "fat" or "blubber", attested since the early 17th century. This word also exists in German with the same meaning, but it normally refers to pork fat with or without some meat in it. Normal English use refers to German culinary uses, particularly of smoked or pickled pork belly. In parts of the English-speaking culinary world, the term "Speck" refers to Italian Speck, a type of prosciutto, rather than German Speck, which is identical to the Italian "lardo". The term "Speck" became part of popular parlance only in the eighteenth century and replaced the older term "bachen", a cognate of "bacon". There are a number of regional varieties of Speck, including: ▪ Bacon ▪ Black Forest Speck ▪ Gailtaler Speck from Austria, with PGI status, which has been made since the 15th century in Gail Valley in Kärnten. ▪ Lardo ▪ Pancetta ▪ Tiroler Speck from Austria's Tyrol region, which has PGI status, and has been made since at least the 15th century.

Definition of speck in the English dictionary

The first definition of speck in the dictionary is a very small mark or spot. Other definition of speck is a small or tiny piece of something. Speck is also to mark with specks or spots.

CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO SPECK

PRESENT

Present

I speck

you speck

he/she/it specks

we speck

you speck

they speck

Present continuous

I am specking

you are specking

he/she/it is specking

we are specking

you are specking

they are specking

Present perfect

I have specked

you have specked

he/she/it has specked

we have specked

you have specked

they have specked

Present perfect continuous

I have been specking

you have been specking

he/she/it has been specking

we have been specking

you have been specking

they have been specking

Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past

I specked

you specked

he/she/it specked

we specked

you specked

they specked

Past continuous

I was specking

you were specking

he/she/it was specking

we were specking

you were specking

they were specking

Past perfect

I had specked

you had specked

he/she/it had specked

we had specked

you had specked

they had specked

Past perfect continuous

I had been specking

you had been specking

he/she/it had been specking

we had been specking

you had been specking

they had been specking

Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future

I will speck

you will speck

he/she/it will speck

we will speck

you will speck

they will speck

Future continuous

I will be specking

you will be specking

he/she/it will be specking

we will be specking

you will be specking

they will be specking

Future perfect

I will have specked

you will have specked

he/she/it will have specked

we will have specked

you will have specked

they will have specked

Future perfect continuous

I will have been specking

you will have been specking

he/she/it will have been specking

we will have been specking

you will have been specking

they will have been specking

The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional

I would speck

you would speck

he/she/it would speck

we would speck

you would speck

they would speck

Conditional continuous

I would be specking

you would be specking

he/she/it would be specking

we would be specking

you would be specking

they would be specking

Conditional perfect

I would have speck

you would have speck

he/she/it would have speck

we would have speck

you would have speck

they would have speck

Conditional perfect continuous

I would have been specking

you would have been specking

he/she/it would have been specking

we would have been specking

you would have been specking

they would have been specking

Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative

you speck
we let´s speck
you speck

The imperative is used to form commands or requests.

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

Infinitive

to speck

Past participle

specked

Present Participle

specking

Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

SYNONYMS OF «SPECK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «speck» and belong to the same grammatical category.

atom · bit · blot · dot · fleck · grain · iota · jot · mark · mite · modicum · mote · particle · shred · speckle · spot · stain · tittle · whit

TRANSLATION OF SPECK

Find out the translation of speck to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of speck from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speck» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 污点
• Translator English - Spanish: pequeña mancha
• English: speck
• Translator English - Hindi: कलंक
• Translator English - Arabic: شبيك
• Translator English - Russian: пятнышко
• Translator English - Portuguese: mancha
• Translator English - Bengali: কণিকা
• Translator English - French: petite tache
• Translator English - Malay: Speck
• Translator English - German: Fleck
• Translator English - Japanese: 小さなしみ
• Translator English - Korean: > 얼룩
• Translator English - Javanese: Speck
• Translator English - Vietnamese: vết
• Translator English - Tamil: கறை
• Translator English - Marathi: कण
• Translator English - Turkish: benek
• Translator English - Italian: macchiolina
• Translator English - Polish: punkcik
• Translator English - Ukrainian: цятка
• Translator English - Romanian: fir
• Translator English - Greek: κόκκος
• Translator English - Afrikaans: splinter
• Translator English - Swedish: speck
• Translator English - Norwegian: speck

6 QUOTES WITH «SPECK»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word speck.

1

Alvar Aalto

Just as it takes time for a speck of fish spawn to develop into a fully grown fish, so, too, we need time for everything that develops and crystallizes in the world of ideas. Architecture demands more of this time than other creative work.

2

Ban Ki-moon

Personally, I do not know whether humankind is alone in this vast universe. But I do know that we should cherish our existence on this precious speck of matter... the greatest gift that could be bestowed upon us. For all practical purposes, there is only one planet Earth.

3

Walter Lang

Scripture suggests that the elements in space were created for the benefit of earth, while evolution suggests that earth is an insignificant speck in vast space.

4

Sarah McLachlan

I'd much rather be in the expanse of the wilderness because it feels like part of my world. It's a unique perspective. You're this tiny speck in a huge environment, and it's nice to be reminded of that.

5

Julianne Nicholson

I have a really beautiful mother. She is close to 60, and to this day doesn't wear a speck of make up or dye her hair, and everyone who meets her is completely dazzled by her. She seriously glows.

6

Bram Stoker

Within, stood a tall old man, clean shaven save for a long white moustache, and clad in black from head to foot, without a single speck of colour about him anywhere.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPECK»

Discover the use of speck in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speck and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

SPECK: A Curious Collection of Uncommon Things

In Speck, Peter Buchanan-Smith, Art Director of the New York Times Op-Ed page, asks artists, designers, lawyers, writers, collectors, and photographers to explore our obsessions with the small objects that loom large in our everyday lives ...

Peter Buchanan-Smith, Meaghan Kombol, 2001

Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time

In this essential new book, Speck reveals the invisible workings of the city, how simple decisions have cascading effects, and how we can all make the right choices for our communities.

Jeff Speck, 2012

Naskapi: The Savage Hunters of the Labrador Peninsula

Originally published in 1935.

Frank G. Speck, 1977

Robert Southey: Entire Man of Letters

In this biography the author argues that, although Southey's poetry is overshadowed by his fellow 'Lake poets', his other writings were more salient and his political views far more influential than theirs.

William Arthur Speck, 2006

Sex: It's Worth Waiting for

From a Christian perspective, discusses the ethical aspects of such sexual questions as masturbation, pregnancy, premarital sex, and homosexuality.

Greg Speck, 1989

One Little Speck

As a child, Gaynor had many roles to play - parent to her baby brother, rescuer to her beaten mother and, most of all, keeper of the family secrets.

Gaynor Goodchild, 2011

A SPECK ON THE SEA: Epic Voyages in the Most Improbable Vessels

The intrepid seafarers and their feats of seamanship include: Ed Gillet's kite-powered transpacific kayak voyage Gladys Gradely's 1902 quest to become the first woman to solo the Atlantic Ben Lecomte's swim across an ocean for love Hugo ...

William Longyard, 2004

Ancient Grains for Modern Meals: Mediterranean Whole Grain ...

Maria’s approachable style and generous spirit make this collection of time-honored, updated classics a treasury for today’s cooks. From the Hardcover edition.

Maria Speck, 2011

On the Dot : The Speck That Changed the World: The Speck ...

Now, in On the Dot, Alexander and Nicholas Humez offer a wide ranging, entertaining account of this much overlooked and miniscule linguistic sign. The Humez brothers shed light on the dot in all its various forms.

Alexander Humez, Nicholas Humez, 2008

Reluctant Revolutionaries: Englishmen and the Revolution of 1688

This wide-ranging book takes a fresh look at the people and events of 1688.

William Arthur Speck, 1988

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPECK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speck is used in the context of the following news items.

CandyShell Wrap: Speck debuts first folio case for the iPhone 6 and …

Billed as the slimmest "360-degree military-grade protective folio case," Speck's CandyShell Wrap has hit the market for the iPhone 6 ($50) and iPhone 6 Plus ... «CNET, Jul 15»

A Home Air Quality Monitor That Can Be Checked Out From The …

John Horchner, one of those people, has been eagerly waiting to check out a Speck air quality monitor from Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library for a few weeks. «NPR, May 15»

Speck's New CandyShell Fit Is Two Layers Of Meticulously …

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Speck, leading maker of slim protective cases for smartphones, tablets and laptops, has announced ... «PR Newswire, May 15»

Hud and Speck Mellencamp plead guilty in battery case; charges …

The felony battery charges against Hud and Speck Mellencamp were reduced to misdemeanors during a court hearing Friday; they both pleaded guilty and one ... «The Herald-Times, Apr 15»

Corden: I'm small speck in universe

James Corden has revealed he combats stress by searching Google Earth to remind himself what a small part he is of such a big world. «Belfast Telegraph, Jan 15»

Hud Mellencamp To Change Plea In Battery Case

His brother, 19-year-old Speck Mellencamp, faces the same charge and has pleaded not guilty. He was to have a hearing in Monroe Circuit Court on Monday, ... «WBIW.com, Dec 14»

Updated Food Recall Warning - Marc Angelo brand Smoked …

Concord Premium Meats Ltd. is recalling Marc Angelo brand Smoked Prosciutto Speck, product of Italy, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Aug 14»

Duke walk-on Mellencamp in legal trouble again

Last summer, he and two other men, including his brother, Speck, were charged with felony battery after police say they kicked, punched and stomped another ... «Durham Herald Sun, Jul 14»

Luggage Maker Samsonite Buys Apple Case Maker Speck for $85 …

In its first acquisition outside the luggage space, Samsonite is buying Speck Products, a maker of cases for iPhones, Macs and other digital gear, in a deal ... «Re/code, May 14»

Speck CandyShell Amped: Will this case make your iPhone louder?

In recent months, Speck, one of the leading case makers for mobile phones and tablets, has coalesced its marketing efforts around its signature CandyShell ... «CNET, Apr 14»