Spectral: meaning, definitions and examples

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spectral

[ ˈspɛktrəl ]

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 espectral

🇮🇳 स्पेक्ट्रल

🇩🇪 spektral

🇮🇩 spektral

🇺🇦 спектральний

🇵🇱 spektroskopowy

🇯🇵 スペクトルの (supekutoru no)

🇫🇷 spectral

🇪🇸 espectral

🇹🇷 spektrel

🇰🇷 스펙트럼의 (supekteureom-ui)

🇸🇦 طيفي (tayfi)

🇨🇿 spektroskopický

🇸🇰 spektroskopický

🇨🇳 光谱的 (guāngpǔ de)

🇸🇮 spektroskopski

🇮🇸 spektroskopískur

🇰🇿 спектрлік

🇬🇪 სპექტრული (spektruli)

🇦🇿 spektral

🇲🇽 espectral

Word origin

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.