spectrum
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/ˈspektrəm/
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/ˈspektrəm/
noun
C1
The range of colors seen when light is spread out, like in a rainbow.
The rainbow shows the full spectrum of colors from red to violet.
C1
A range of waves, like light, sound, or radio waves.
Different radio stations broadcast on different parts of the spectrum.
C1
A wide range of different things or ideas.
The political spectrum includes many different opinions and beliefs.
translation
The range of colors seen when light is spread out, like in a rainbow.; A range of waves, like light, sound, or radio waves.; A wide range of different things or ideas.
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Plural
spectra