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Specter: meaning, definitions and examples

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specter

 

[ หˆspek.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ghostly presence

A specter is a ghostly presence or apparition, often associated with haunting or frightening people. It is a supernatural entity that is believed to be the spirit of a dead person.

Synonyms

apparition, ghost, phantom, spirit

Examples of usage

  • The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the specter of a young girl.
  • The villagers whispered about the specter that roamed the graveyard at night.
Context #2 | Noun

threat or possibility

In a more metaphorical sense, a specter can also refer to a threat or possibility that is looming over someone, causing fear or anxiety.

Synonyms

danger, menace, possibility, threat

Examples of usage

  • The specter of war hung over the region, creating a sense of unease among the population.
  • The specter of economic recession haunted the minds of the investors.

Translations

Translations of the word "specter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espectro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gespenst

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hantu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widmo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนฝ้œŠ (ใ‚†ใ†ใ‚Œใ„, yลซrei)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spectre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espectro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋ น (yuryeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ (shabah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญzrak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญzrak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฝ็ต (yลulรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draugur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะปะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (mochveneba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ruh

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espectro

Etymology

The word 'specter' originated from the Latin word 'spectrum', which means 'apparition' or 'image'. Over time, it evolved to refer to a ghostly presence or a looming threat. The concept of specters has been prevalent in folklore and literature, often associated with the supernatural and the unknown.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,466, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.