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1. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience.

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] (language) communication by word of mouth.

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] something spoken.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in a bodily system.

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

5. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a failing or deficiency.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

6. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

7. defect

noun. ['ˈdiːfɛkt, dɪˈfɛkt'] an imperfection in an object or machine.

Etymology

  • defect (English)
  • defaicte (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • defectus (Latin)

8. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] the exchange of spoken words.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] a lengthy rebuke.

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. speech

noun. ['ˈspiːtʃ'] your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally.

Etymology

  • speech (English)
  • speche (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • spæc (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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