Definitions for broad-spectrum

broad-spectrum broad-spec·trum

Spelling: [brawd-spek-truh m]
IPA: /ˈbrɔdˈspɛk trəm/

Broad-Spectrum is a 14 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 2935 anagrams from letters in broad-spectrum (-abcdemoprrstu).

Definitions for broad-spectrum

adjective

  1. Pharmacology. noting an antibiotic effective against a wide range of organisms.
  2. having a wide range of uses.

Origin of broad-spectrum

First recorded in 1950-55

Examples for broad-spectrum

In other words, fluoride is a broad-spectrum, bipartisan, long-lasting magnet for dissent.

Even the broad-spectrum drugs were losing their effectiveness to a dangerous degree within decades of their introduction.

Word Value for broad-spectrum
Scrable

8

Words with friends

9

Similar words for broad-spectrum
Word of the day