spec-, spic-, spect-, spectat-, spectro- -spectr, -spectful, -spection, -spective
(Latin: to see, seeing; to look at, looking at; sight, to appear, appearing; to behold, to examine, examining)
2. Etymology: from Latin respectus, "consideration, act of looking back" from respicere, "to look back, to have regard for."
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Motto of Malvern College, U.K.
Tradition has it that the royal specter walks beside the prince when he is carrying the scepter into the royal chambers.
An inscription on Sir Christopher Wren's tomb in St. Paul's Cathedral, London, England. Wren was the architect of the cathedral that was constructed in 1675-1720.
Motto of the State of Michigan, USA.
2. Related to that which is distinct among others of a kind: "Adrian used a special type of paint for the doors of his house."
"The doctor recommended a special medication for Neil's illness."
3. Descriptive of something that is primary: "Martha's special satisfaction comes from doing volunteer work at the local food bank for homeless people."
4. Referring to something that has a limited or specific function, application, or scope: "Claude had a special role in the drama."
5. Arranged for a particular occasion or purpose: "Julie's mother was preparing for a special visit from her daughter and children."
6. That which is regarded with particular affection and admiration: "Amy was happy to see her special friend again after so many years".
7. Some kind of additional quality or which is beyond the normal: "The airline was advertising a special price for their holiday-luxury flights."
Karin's brother is an auto mechanic who specializes in the repair of trucks.
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Cross references of word families that are related directly, or indirectly, to: "appear, visible, visual, manifest, show, see, reveal, look": blep-; delo-; demonstra-; opt-; -orama; pare-; phanero-; phant-; pheno-; scopo-; vela-, veal-; video-, visuo-.