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Spectral: meaning, definitions and examples

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spectral

 

[ หˆspษ›ktrษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

analysis

Relating to or produced by a spectrum. Of, relating to, or produced by a spectrum of colors or light. Relating to or existing as a spectrum. Of, relating to, or produced by a spectrum of frequencies.

Synonyms

colorful, multicolored, variegated

Examples of usage

  • The spectral analysis of the star's light revealed new information about its composition.
  • The artist used a spectral color palette for the painting, creating a vibrant and dynamic effect.
Context #2 | Adjective

ghostly

Of or like a ghost. Suggestive of what is ghostly; elusive; shadowy. Eerie; unearthly.

Synonyms

apparitional, ghostly, phantom

Examples of usage

  • The spectral figure seemed to glide through the old mansion, sending shivers down the spine of the witnesses.
  • The forest had a spectral quality at night, with strange sounds and flickering lights.

Translations

Translations of the word "spectral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espectral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅ‡เค•เฅเคŸเฅเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spektral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spektral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€ะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spektroskopowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒšใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒซใฎ (supekutoru no)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spectral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espectral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spektrel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŽ™ํŠธ๋Ÿผ์˜ (supekteureom-ui)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠููŠ (tayfi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektroskopickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spektroskopickรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰่ฐฑ็š„ (guฤngpว” de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spektroskopski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spektroskopรญskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (spektruli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espectral

Etymology

The word 'spectral' has its origins in the Latin word 'spectrum', which means 'appearance' or 'apparition'. It entered the English language in the early 17th century, initially used in the context of optics and light. Over time, 'spectral' came to be associated with the supernatural and ghostly, likely influenced by its use in literature and folklore. Today, 'spectral' is used in various fields, from physics to art, to describe phenomena related to spectra or eerie, ghostly qualities.

See also: specters.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,604 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.