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    Spectrum (en. Spectrum)

    [ˈspɛktrəm]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of values that lie between two extremes.
    In the color spectrum, red and violet are the extremes.
    En el espectro de colores, el rojo y el violeta son los extremos.
    Graphical representation of the intensity of a phenomenon as a function of different variables.
    The light spectrum is often represented in a graph.
    El espectro de la luz se representa a menudo en un gráfico.
    Range of variations in a particular property.
    The spectrum of opinions on the subject is very broad.
    El espectro de opiniones sobre el tema es muy amplio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'spectrum', meaning 'image' or 'appearance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    political spectrum
    Range of political positions from the left to the right.
    espectro político
    electromagnetic spectrum
    Set of all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
    espectro electromagnético
    spectrum of diseases
    Variety of diseases that can affect a particular group.
    espectro de enfermedades

    Related Words

    range
    Variety of similar things within a context.
    gama
    spectrum
    Interval or extent between two limits.
    rango
    variation
    Change or difference regarding something.
    variación

    Slang Meanings

    Variability in a person's personality or behavior.
    That person has a very wide spectrum of reactions in different situations.
    Esa persona tiene un espectro de reacciones muy amplio en diferentes situaciones.
    Extreme differences in opinions or attitudes among groups.
    The spectrum of opinions at the meeting showed how people think very differently.
    El espectro de opiniones en la reunión mostró cómo la gente piensa de manera muy diferente.