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spectrum

/ˈspɛktɹəm/noun2 syllables

Spectrum means: an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave.

Synonyms for spectrum3

also used for spectrum

sliding scale, continuum, eigenspectrum

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What does spectrum mean?2

noun

1

an ordered array of the components of an emission or wave

2

a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Spectrum in a sentence

  • You can see the colors of the spectrum in a rainbow.CM
  • He leans to the left side of the political spectrum.aengelberg
  • Intolerance can be found across the political spectrum.mailohilohi
  • The alt-right exists on one end of the political spectrum.slyfin
  • You shouldn't diet without eating the full spectrum of antioxidants.Eccles17
  • We can only perceive a part of the broad light spectrum the sun emits.CM
  • Opponents of the bill come from across the political spectrum.sundown
  • The number of legs in humans is on a spectrum.Amastan

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of spectrum

as a noun

plural
spectra