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Spectral Definition & Meaning

spectral
adjective
  1. of or relating to a spectrum; "spectral colors"; "spectral analysis"
  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"

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What does spectral mean?
of or relating to a spectrum; "spectral colors"; "spectral analysis" 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"
What part of speech is spectral?
Spectral is an adjective.
How many definitions does spectral have?
Spectral has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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