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spectacularism

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spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar

[spek-tak-yuh-ler]
–adjective
1. of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display.
2. dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff.
–noun
3. a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special (def. 13).
4. an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular.

Origin:
1675–85; < L spectācul(um) (see spectacle ) + -ar 1


spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅i⋅ty [spek-tak-yuh-lar-i-tee] , spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅ism, noun
spec⋅tac⋅u⋅lar⋅ly, adverb


2. hair-raising, dramatic, breathtaking.
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