What does specter mean?

a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past" a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"

How many definitions does specter have?

Specter has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

Specter Definition & Meaning

specter

noun

a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past"
a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"

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Frequently asked questions

What does specter mean?: a mental representation of some haunting experience; "he looked like he had seen a ghost"; "it aroused specters from his past" a ghostly appearing figure; "we were unprepared for the apparition that confronted us"
What part of speech is specter?: Specter is a noun.
How many definitions does specter have?: Specter has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).