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unspectacular

spec·tac·u·lar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/
    • /ˌʌn.spek.ˈtæ.kjʊ.lə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek-tak-yuh-ler]
    • /spɛkˈtæk yə lər/

Definitions of unspectacular word

  • adjective unspectacular of or like a spectacle; marked by or given to an impressive, large-scale display. 1
  • adjective unspectacular dramatically daring or thrilling: a spectacular dive from a cliff. 1
  • noun unspectacular a single television production featuring well-known performers and characterized by elaborate sets, costumes, staging, etc. Compare special (def 14). 1
  • noun unspectacular an impressive, large-scale display: another Hollywood spectacular. 1
  • adjective unspectacular not impressive 1
  • adjective unspectacular If you describe something as unspectacular, you mean that it is rather dull and not remarkable in any way. 0

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Origin of unspectacular

First appearance:

before 1675
One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < Latin spectācul(um) (see spectacle) + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Unspectacular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unspectacular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unspectacular usage trend in Literature

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