spectrum
nounUK /ˈspek.trəm/
US /ˈspek.trəm/
A spectrum is a range of different things, like colors in a rainbow.
The rainbow shows a spectrum of colors from red to violet.
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2. The band of colors that white light splits into when it passes through a prism.
A prism breaks sunlight into a spectrum on the wall.
3. The full range of something, such as opinions or abilities.
The debate covered a wide spectrum of views.
4. A range of radio or light waves used for communication or science.
The radio station broadcasts on the FM spectrum.