Definitions for spectrum

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spectrum spec·trum

Spelling: [spek-truh m]

IPA: /ˈspɛk trəm/

Spectrum is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 374 anagrams from letters in spectrum (cemprstu).

Definitions for spectrum

noun

1. Physics. an array of entities, as light waves or particles, ordered in accordance with the magnitudes of a common physical property, as wavelength or mass: often the band of colors produced when sunlight is passed through a prism, comprising red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. this band or series of colors together with extensions at the ends that are not visible to the eye, but that can be studied by means of photography, heat effects, etc., and that are produced by the dispersion of radiant energy other than ordinary light rays. Compare band spectrum, electromagnetic spectrum, mass spectrum.
2. a broad range of varied but related ideas or objects, the individual features of which tend to overlap so as to form a continuous series or sequence:

Origin of spectrum

1605-15; Latin: appearance, form, equivalent to spec(ere) to look, regard + -trum instrumental noun suffix

Examples for spectrum

Each shade of colour has its definite position in the spectrum.

Human vision, as he knew, utilizes only a tiny fraction of the spectrum.

Overloaded, the bulges' screens flared through the spectrum and failed.

On the other end of the spectrum, there lies an artist like Lena Dunham, who engages in a flaunting of the flawed self.

Overall, Paris Magnum reaches both too widely and too thinly in trying to convey a sense of spectrum.

On the opposite end of the spectrum are two other standout works, which depict Mary as a loving, nurturing mother.

The new term denotes a spectrum of problem drinking that can range from mild to moderate to severe.

It may be asked, What is the cause of the various colours in the spectrum?

For two of the stars the spectrum is for the present unknown.

Today, Sunday, the cast will perform a softened, “autism-friendly” version of the production for those on the spectrum.