spectrum
/ˈspɛktrəm/
noun
- A range of different colors produced when light passes through a prism or similar device.
- We saw the full spectrum from red to violet in the science experiment.
- A rainbow is a natural spectrum of light in the sky.
- The prism split the white light into a beautiful spectrum of colors.
- A broad range of related things, ideas, or qualities that vary by degrees.
- The school offers a wide spectrum of classes, from art to engineering.
- The hospital provides a full spectrum of medical services for all ages.
- Political opinions in the group cover the entire spectrum from left to right.
- The range of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, visible light, X-rays, etc.
- Different parts of the spectrum are used for Wi-Fi, TV, and cell phones.
- Radio telescopes detect signals from across the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Scientists study the infrared spectrum to learn about heat from distant planets.