Definition

A wide range of related qualities, ideas, or activities that can be represented or measured.

Example

The artist explored the full spectrum of emotions in her paintings.

Conversation

I recently learned about the spectrum of colors in light.

That sounds interesting! What do you mean by that?

Well, it refers to how light can be divided into different colors like red, blue, and green.

Oh, I see! It's fascinating how those colors mix to create everything we see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Spectrum → It is derived from the Latin word "spectrum" (meaning appearance or image), which comes from "specere" (meaning to look or to see). The word "spectrum" refers to the range of different colors or appearances that can be seen when light is dispersed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'looking' ('specere') at the different 'appearances' ('spectrum') of colors in a rainbow — that's what a spectrum represents.

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