SPECTRALLY

Etymology

Adverb

spectrally (comparative more spectrally, superlative most spectrally)

In a spectral manner; like a ghost.

In terms of a spectrum.

Anagrams

• cepstrally

Source: Wiktionary


Spec"tral*ly, adv.

Definition: In the form or manner of a specter.

SPECTRAL

Spec"tral, a.

1. Of or pertaining to a specter; ghosty. He that feels timid at the spectral form of evil is not the man to spread light. F. W. Robertson.

2. (Opt.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to the spectrum; made by the spectrum; as, spectral colors; spectral analysis. Spectral lemur. (Zoöl.) See Tarsius.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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