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Meaning of Spectrum
The primary meaning of the word "spectrum" refers to a range of things that are grouped or classed together.
Definitions
- A range of different things, especially ideas, methods, or activities
- * The range of wavelengths of light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation
- * A range of feelings or experiences, especially when these are seen as a natural and inevitable part of something
Etymology of Spectrum
The word "spectrum" originated from the Latin word "spectrum", meaning appearance, or specter, which is derived from the verb "specere", meaning to look
Historically, the term was first used in the 17th century to describe the range of colors produced when light passes through a prism
Over time, the term has been extended to describe a range of things, including ideas, methods, and activities
Example Uses
- The company's product line covers a wide spectrum of consumer needs
- * The artist's work spans a broad spectrum of styles, from realism to abstraction
- * The new policy aims to address the full spectrum of social and economic issues
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
uniformity
consistency
sameness
monotony
homogeneity
similarity
likeness
equivalence
identicalness
replication
duplication
singularity
unity
oneness
exclusivity
limitation
restriction
narrowness
confinement
isolation