spectral meaning

UK US /ˈspɛktrəl/ 2 syllables

spectral (adjective): of or relating to a spectrum.

spectral has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

spectral as an adjective

  1. of or relating to a spectrum
    • spectral colors
    • spectral analysis

    Related forms: spectrum

  2. resembling or characteristic of a phantom
    • a ghostly face at the window
    • a phantasmal presence in the room
    • spectral emanations
    • spiritual tappings at a seance

    Synonyms: apparitional, ghostlike, ghostly, phantasmal, spiritual

    Similar: supernatural

spectral in a sentence

How to pronounce spectral

spectral is pronounced /ˈspɛktrəl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in AL · 8-letter words

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