What is the origin of the word spectacular?

Answer 1

I am not entirely sure what the origin word is but it sounds familiar to spectate. Some synonyms are brilliant, perfect, fantastic.

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Spectacular is derived from the word spectacle, the word came into the English language from the old French word Spectacle which in turn came from Latin Spectaculum meaning 'a show'. Further derived from the Latin word Spectare meaning to 'view or watch'

Answer 2

The word spectacular come from the word spectacle, which means an amazing and interesting sight. The word spectacle comes from the Latin word 'spectaculum'.