Spectral meaning

What does “spectral” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“spectral” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to a spectrum.

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”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University