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spectrum

/ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrumnoun

spectra

/ˈspɛktrəm/

Translations

The prism split the light into a spectrum of colors.

Le prisme a décomposé la lumière en un spectre de couleurs.

spectreSens figuré ou scientifique: ensemble continu de valeurs, d'idées ou de caractéristiques.

The political spectrum includes a variety of ideologies from conservative to liberal.

Le spectre politique comprend une variété d'idéologies, du conservatisme au libéralisme.

Additional translations

spectreEmploi littéraire ou archaïque: apparition fantomatique.

Definitions

A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction.

The prism split the light into a spectrum of colors.

The entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation.

Radio waves and gamma rays are at opposite ends of the electromagnetic spectrum.

A wide range or sequence of related qualities, ideas, or activities.

The political spectrum includes a variety of ideologies from conservative to liberal.

A condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary infinitely within a continuum.

Autism is often described as a spectrum disorder, with varying degrees of severity.

(archaic) A ghostly apparition; a specter.

In the dim candlelight he thought he saw a spectrum gliding across the hall.

Synonyms

spectrumadjective

/ˈspɛk.trəm/

Used attributively; generally non-comparable.

Translations

Spectrum analysis is vital in identifying elements within a star.

L'analyse spectrale est essentielle pour identifier les éléments à l'intérieur d'une étoile.

Definitions

Relating to or involving a spectrum; pertaining to a range of frequencies, colors, or other measurable values.

Spectrum analysis is vital in identifying elements within a star.

Synonyms