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spectacularity
spec·tac·u·lar
/
spɛkˈtæk
yə
lər
/
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[
spek-
tak
-y
uh
-ler
]
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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 14
)
.
4.
an impressive, large-scale display:
another Hollywood spectacular.
Origin:
1675–85;
<
Latin
spectācul
(
um
) (see
spectacle
) +
-ar
1
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spec·tac·u·lar·i·ty
/
spɛkˌtæk
yəˈlær
ɪ
ti
/
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[
spek-tak-y
uh
-
lar
-i-tee
]
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,
spec·tac·u·lar·ism,
noun
spec·tac·u·lar·ly,
adverb
non·spec·tac·u·lar,
adjective
non·spec·tac·u·lar·ly,
adverb
un·spec·tac·u·lar,
adjective
un·spec·tac·u·lar·ly,
adverb
Synonyms
2.
hair-raising, dramatic, breathtaking.
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World English Dictionary
spectacular
(spɛkˈtækjʊlə)
—
adj
1.
of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic
2.
unusually marked or great:
a spectacular increase in spending
—
n
3.
a lavishly produced performance
spec'tacularly
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
spectacular
1680s, from L. spectaculum (see
spectacle
). As a noun, first attested 1890.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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