"hauntological" meaning in All languages combined

See hauntological on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /hɔːntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ Forms: more hauntological [comparative], most hauntological [superlative]
Etymology: hauntology + -ical Etymology templates: {{af|en|hauntology|-ical}} hauntology + -ical Head templates: {{en-adj}} hauntological (comparative more hauntological, superlative most hauntological)
  1. (philosophy) Relating to hauntology. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-hauntological-en-adj-o4hiHtEO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ical Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 85 15 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ical: 79 21 Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
  2. (music, art) Using digital effects that simulate the effects of aging; reminiscent and nostalgic of obsolete media. Categories (topical): Art, Music
    Sense id: en-hauntological-en-adj-uNPHKLnl Topics: art, arts, entertainment, lifestyle, music

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