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Definition of spectrum - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
varietyrange of different things or ideas
- The political spectrum includes various ideologies.
2.
colorrange of colors seen in a rainbow
- The spectrum of the rainbow is beautiful.
3.
physicsTECH. range of electromagnetic radiation frequenciesTECH.
- Scientists study the electromagnetic spectrum.
4.
autismTECH. range of autism-related conditionsTECH.
- He was diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
5.
physicsTECH. pattern of light absorption or emissionTECH.
- The spectrum showed distinct absorption lines.
Images of spectrum
range of colors seen in a rainbow
Expressions with spectrum
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having traits of autism spectrum disorder
He is on the spectrum, so he may need support.
cover a wide range of topics or areas
The conference will cross the spectrum of scientific research.
cover a wide range of things
Her interests span the spectrum from art to science.
involving people with all different political beliefs
The policy was supported across the political spectrum.
range of different views or beliefs
The debate showcased a spectrum of opinions on the issue.
large range of different types or kinds
The festival attracts a wide spectrum of people.
range covering many different elements
The medication works on a broad spectrum of bacteria.
range of colors visible to the human eye
The rainbow displays the color spectrum.
colors seen when light passes through a prism
A prism shows the visible spectrum as a rainbow.
range of sound frequencies that humans can hear
The acoustic spectrum of the concert was impressive.
range of neurodevelopmental conditions including autism and related disorders
Many children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum.
neurodevelopmental condition affecting social interaction and communication
Children with autism spectrum disorder may struggle with social cues.
range of neurodevelopmental conditions with social and communication challenges
Many children are diagnosed on the autistic spectrum.
range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by social and communication challenges
He was diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder at age five..
effective against many types of pathogens
The doctor prescribed a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
range of frequencies for radio transmission
The radio spectrum is crucial for broadcasting stations.
spectrum showing wavelengths absorbed by a substance or medium
The absorption spectrum of hydrogen shows several dark lines.
range of light wavelengths absorbed to start a photochemical reaction
Chlorophyll's action spectrum peaks in red and blue light..
spectrum of radiation from electron transitions in an atom
The atomic spectrum of hydrogen is well-studied in physics.
spectrum with bands of closely spaced lines
The band spectrum of the molecule was analyzed.
spectrum with all wavelengths, no distinct lines
The star emitted a continuous spectrum of light.
range of all types of electromagnetic radiation
Visible light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
range of infrared radiation wavelengths
Scientists analyzed the infrared spectrum to identify the compound.
range of wavelengths of light visible as colors to humans
A rainbow shows the light spectrum in the sky.
Origin of spectrum
Latin, specere (to look) + -trum (instrument)
Terms with spectrum included in their meaning
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art
color between green and violet in spectrum
colors
of the color between blue and yellow in the spectrum
colors
color between blue and yellow in spectrum
color
colour between red and yellow in the spectrum
colors
of the color between green and orange in the spectrum
music
low spectrum of sound tones
politics
center of the political spectrum
technology
light from screens towards the blue spectrum
spectrum
of the color between blue and yellow
color
purplish-blue color at the spectrum's end
healthcare
connected to, or marked by, an autism spectrum condition
light
part of the light spectrum that is invisible to the naked eye
individual position
individual's position on the political spectrum
science
of or concerning a spectrum
science
part of electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by human eye
radio spectrum
continuous range of frequencies between two limits
physics
wavelength range in the electromagnetic spectrum
science
light that is invisible and beyond violet in the spectrum
interpretation ability
ability to interpret surroundings using light in the visible spectrum
astronomy
of the lower-frequency region of the electromagnetic spectrum
spectrum measurement
device producing a spectrum for measurement
full spectrum
light containing all colors of the spectrum combined
scientific
vision into the X-ray spectrum, seeing through materials
physics spectrum
range of wavelengths absorbed by a substance seen as a dark band
Examples of spectrum in a sentence
Education covers a spectrum of subjects. The artist painted the full spectrum of colors. Scientists study the spectrum of light wavelengths. The visible spectrum includes all rainbow colors. Astronomers analyze the spectrum of distant stars. Many therapies are available for those on the spectrum.
Support for children on the spectrum has increased. The telescope recorded a spectrum from the distant star. Each gas produces a unique spectrum when heated.
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- French:spectre, gamme de couleurs, ...
- German:Spektrum, Farbspektrum, ...
- Italian:spettro, gamma di colori, ...
- Spanish:espectro, arcoíris, ...
- Portuguese:espectro, espectro do autismo, ...
- Chinese:光谱, 色谱, ...
- Japanese:スペクトラム, 色の範囲, ...
- Arabic:طَيْف, مَجْمُوعَة أَلْوَان, ...
- Hebrew:סְפֶּקְטְרוּם, קֶשֶׁת צְבָעִים, ...
- Russian:спектр, цветовой спектр, ...
- Ukrainian:спектр, колірний спектр, ...
- Hindi:दायरा, वर्णक्रम, ...
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