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Spectral vs Prismatic - What's the difference?

spectral | prismatic |

As adjectives the difference between spectral and prismatic

is that spectral is having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly while prismatic is of or pertaining to a prism; having the form of a prism; containing one or more prisms.

spectral

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Having the appearance of a spectre; ghostly.
  • The spectral chain-rattling and moans gave me the chills.
    A spectral spirit returns from its grave to haunt the house.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectres.
  • Of, or pertaining to, spectra.
  • Derived terms

    * hyperspectral * (l)

    Anagrams

    * ----

    prismatic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * prismatick (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to a prism; having the form of a prism; containing one or more prisms.
  • Separated or distributed by, or as if by, a transparent prism; formed by a prism; varied or brilliant in color.
  • Derived terms

    * prismatic compass

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