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spectrum — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • spectrum noun A continuous range between two extremes.
  • universe noun All of space, time, matter, and energy that exists.

Senses

spectrum is used for these senses in English:

  • spectrum Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc. [from later 17th c.]

spectrum — full definition

  1. noun A continuous range between two extremes.
  2. noun The full range of colors that visible light separates into, or more broadly the range of electromagnetic radiation by frequency.
  3. noun Short for "autism spectrum," referring to the range of autistic traits and conditions.

universe — full definition

  1. noun All of space, time, matter, and energy that exists.
  2. noun The imaginary world and set of characters that a story or franchise takes place in.
  3. noun Everything relevant to a particular subject, situation, or discussion.

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