Specter

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛktər/

Definitions of specter

noun a source of terror or dread

Example Sentences

A1 The children were scared of the specter they saw in the haunted house.

A2 The old abandoned castle was rumored to be haunted by a specter.

B1 The specter of war loomed over the region, causing fear and uncertainty.

B2 The specter of economic recession haunted the country, leading to widespread job losses.

C1 The specter of climate change threatens the future of our planet.

C2 The specter of nuclear war hangs heavy over global politics, creating a sense of impending doom.

Examples of specter in a Sentence

formal The specter of economic recession loomed over the country.

informal I always feel like there's a specter following me around.

slang That old house gives me the creeps, feels like there's a specter there.

figurative The specter of failure haunted his every move.

Grammatical Forms of specter

• past tense: spectered
• plural: specters
• comparative: more spectral
• superlative: most spectral
• present tense: specters
• future tense: will specter
• perfect tense: have spectered
• continuous tense: are spectering
• singular: specter
• positive degree: specter
• infinitive: to specter
• gerund: spectering
• participle: spectering

Origin and Evolution of specter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'specter' originated from Latin 'spectrum', which means a ghost or apparition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'specter' has come to be used more broadly to refer to any haunting or disturbing image or idea, not just limited to ghosts or apparitions.