spectrology

spec·trol·o·gy

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spek-trol-uh-jee]
- /spɛkˈtrɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spek-trol-uh-jee]
- /spɛkˈtrɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of spectrology word

noun spectrology the study of ghosts, phantoms, or apparitions. 1
noun spectrology the study of spectres or spectra 0

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Origin of spectrology

First appearance:

before 1810

One of the 40% newest English words

1810-20; < Latin spectr(um) specter + -o- + -logy

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Parts of speech for Spectrology

noun

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exclamation

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spectrology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

spectrology usage trend in Literature

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