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/espektakuˈlaɾ/

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Translation

spectacular

Word origin

From Latin spectaculum ('a show, a spectacle'), from spectare ('to watch'). English 'spectacular' and 'spectacle' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
spectaculum
English cognates
spectacular, spectacle

Grammar

Masc pluralespectaculares

Examples

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The view from the mountain is spectacular.

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It was a spectacular match from start to finish.

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How spectacular the sky is tonight!

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The dancers gave a spectacular performance.

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The hotel has spectacular gardens.

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This word is part of lesson 64.