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How do you spell Spectacular?

Correct spelling

spectacular

SPECTACUL + AR. Think: spectacle.

Why is spectacular spelled this way?

From Latin spectaculum, a show. SPECTARE (to watch). Something spectacular is worth watching — a performance that commands every eye in the room.

Common misspellings of spectacular

spectaculerspectacullarspecatcularspectaculare

Example

The fireworks were spectacular.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "spectacular". SPECTACUL + AR. Think: spectacle.
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