Spectral

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛktrəl/

Definitions of spectral

adjective relating to or resembling a ghost; ghostly

Example Sentences

A1 The ghost appeared as a spectral figure in the old castle.

A2 The scientist used a spectral analysis to study the composition of the star.

B1 The eerie glow of the spectral lights filled the abandoned house.

B2 The spectral lines in the spectrum indicated the presence of certain elements in the atmosphere.

C1 The artist created a stunning painting of a spectral landscape under the moonlight.

C2 The spectral resolution of the telescope allowed astronomers to observe distant galaxies with great detail.

Examples of spectral in a Sentence

formal The scientist analyzed the spectral data to identify the different elements present in the sample.

informal I love looking at the spectral colors in the sky during sunset.

slang That concert was so lit, the lights had a spectral effect that was amazing.

figurative The artist used a spectral palette to create a hauntingly beautiful painting.

Grammatical Forms of spectral

• past tense: spectraled
• plural: spectrals
• comparative: more spectral
• superlative: most spectral
• present tense: spectrals
• future tense: will spectral
• perfect tense: have spectrals
• continuous tense: is spectral
• singular: spectral
• positive degree: spectral
• infinitive: to spectral
• gerund: spectralling
• participle: spectralled

Origin and Evolution of spectral

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'spectral' originated from the Latin word 'spectralis', which is derived from 'spectrum' meaning 'appearance' or 'apparition'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe things related to ghosts or spirits, the meaning of 'spectral' has evolved to encompass a wider range of things that are ghostly or eerie in appearance.