"spectation" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /spɛkˈteɪʃən/ [UK]
Etymology: From Latin spectatio. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|spectatio}} Latin spectatio Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spectation (uncountable)
  1. (archaic, rare) Regard; aspect; appearance. Tags: archaic, rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-spectation-en-noun-VX~qeoat Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 91 9 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 89 11 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 92 8
  2. (rare) The act of watching something; observation. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-spectation-en-noun-z8zr9uLG
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