Spectre: meaning, definitions and examples

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spectre

 

[ หˆspษ›k.tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ghostly figure

A spectre is a visible incorporeal spirit, often interpreted as a ghost or phantom of a deceased person. It is frequently associated with fear, hauntings, and the supernatural. The term can evoke images of vanishing figures or eerie presences, commonly appearing in folklore and tales of horror. In literature and popular culture, spectres often serve to embody themes of guilt, memory, and unresolved issues.

Synonyms

apparition, ghost, phantom, spirit, wraith.

Examples of usage

  • The old castle is said to be haunted by a spectre.
  • He felt a chill in the air as the spectre appeared before him.
  • The story revolved around a spectre that haunted the protagonist.
  • Many visitors claim to have seen the spectre in the moonlight.

Translations

Translations of the word "spectre" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espectro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spektrum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spectre

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widmo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒšใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spectre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espectro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayalet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŽ™ํŠธ๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spektra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฝ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spekter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spektur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espectro

Etymology

The word 'spectre' originates from the Latin word 'spectrum', which means 'apparition' or 'image'. It was adopted into Middle English from the Old French term 'spectre'. The use of the term has evolved over centuries, often used in literature and conversation to describe ghostly appearances. In historical texts, a spectre was often portrayed as a harbinger of doom or an omen. By the 16th century, the concept of a spectre became popular in the context of morality plays, where it symbolized the consequences of one's actions. Today, the term is frequently used in supernatural tales and horror genres, reflecting humanity's fascination with the afterlife and the unknown.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,714, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.