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spectrum

UK
/ˈspɛktrəm/
US
/ˈspɛktrəm/

Translations

spectrumnoun
spectra
pl
UK
/ˈspɛktrəm/
US
/ˈspɛktrəm/
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.
Synonyms
scope
series
scale
continuum
band
array
variety
range
spectrumadjective
UK
/ˈspɛk.trəm/
US
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Used attributively; generally non-comparable.
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.
Synonyms
spectral
chromatic
prismatic

Definitions

spectrumnoun
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.
spectrumadjective
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.
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