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spectrum

 

[ หˆspษ›ktrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visible light

A spectrum is a band of colors produced when white light is passed through a prism. The colors in a spectrum are red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet, in that order.

Synonyms

range, sequence, variety

Examples of usage

  • The spectrum of light is often seen in rainbows.
  • The scientist studied the spectrum of colors produced by the prism.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

In physics, a spectrum is a range of electromagnetic radiation or sound waves, or the colors formed by them.

Synonyms

gamut, range, scope

Examples of usage

  • The spectrum of radio waves is different from the spectrum of visible light.
  • The physicist analyzed the spectrum of frequencies emitted by the star.
Context #3 | Noun

variety

Spectrum can also refer to a wide range or variety of something.

Synonyms

array, diversity, range

Examples of usage

  • There is a spectrum of opinions on the topic.
  • The company offers a spectrum of services for its clients.

Translations

Translations of the word "spectrum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espectro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฐเฅเคฃเค•เฅเคฐเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spektrum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ spektrum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ widmo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒšใ‚ฏใƒˆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท spectre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espectro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spektrum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŽ™ํŠธ๋Ÿผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektrum

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spektrum

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…‰่ฐฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spekter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรณf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะตะบั‚ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒ”แƒฅแƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spektr

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espectro

Etymology

The word 'spectrum' originated in Latin from the word 'spectrum' meaning appearance or image. It was first used in the English language in the 17th century to describe the band of colors formed by light passing through a prism. Over time, the term expanded to encompass a wider range of meanings, including the range of electromagnetic radiation. The concept of a spectrum has since become fundamental in various scientific disciplines, from physics to biology.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,709, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.