spectrum
gb/spˈɛktɹəm/ us/spˈɛktɹəm/
B2
English
~ 4500
skála, spektrum, választék, színkép, látható spektrum, elektromágneses spektrum
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
the spectrum of [things]
The festival attracts people from across the political spectrum.
A fesztivál a politikai spektrum minden részéről vonz embereket.
Her interests cover a broad spectrum, from art to engineering.
Érdeklődési köre széles skálát ölel fel, a művészettől a mérnöki tudományokig.
The report examines the full spectrum of environmental issues.
Opinions on the matter fall along a wide spectrum.
The charity helps people across the economic spectrum.
Learner examples
The shop sells a wide spectrum of clothes.
Az üzlet ruhák széles választékát kínálja.
Students come from all parts of the social spectrum.
A diákok a társadalom minden rétegéből érkeznek.
We saw a spectrum of colors in the sunset.
The course covers a broad spectrum of topics.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectrum' with 'category'. A category is a group, but a spectrum is a continuous range without clear boundaries.
Meaning
Range of related things
Collocations
across the spectrum
|full spectrum
|broad spectrum
|political spectrum
|entire spectrum
Synonyms
range (More general; can be applied to any extent between limits.)
|
scale (Often used for measurable degrees; less abstract than 'spectrum'.)
Antonyms
point (Represents a single position, not a range.)
Themes
general
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
|education
Definition
A set of things that are related and change gradually from one type to another.
A continuous range or series of related ideas, qualities, activities, or objects, often between two extremes.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
2
színkép
B2
A prism separates white light into the visible spectrum.
A prizma színképre bontja a fehér fényt.
The rainbow displays the full color spectrum.
A szivárvány a teljes színképet mutatja.
Scientists study the solar spectrum to learn about the sun.
Different animals can see different parts of the light spectrum.
Learner examples
We saw the color spectrum through the glass.
Az üvegen keresztül láttuk a színképet.
A rainbow is part of the light spectrum.
A szivárvány a fény színképének egy része.
The prism shows the visible spectrum.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'spectrum' with 'color wheel'; the latter is an arrangement for design, not the physical phenomenon.
Meaning
Band of colors from light
Collocations
visible spectrum
|color spectrum
|light spectrum
|solar spectrum
Synonyms
band (Refers to a strip of color; less technical.)
Antonyms
darkness (Absence of light and color.)
Themes
science
|physics
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The set of colors that appear when light is split, like in a rainbow.
A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced when light is separated into its component wavelengths.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Mobile networks use specific parts of the radio spectrum.
A mobilhálózatok a rádióspektrum meghatározott részeit használják.
Astronomers observe objects across the electromagnetic spectrum.
A csillagászok az elektromágneses spektrum teljes tartományában vizsgálnak égi objektumokat.
Regulations control how the radio spectrum is used.
Learner examples
The radio uses part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
A rádió az elektromágneses spektrum egy részét használja.
Light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
A fény az elektromágneses spektrum része.
TV signals travel through the radio spectrum.
Meaning
Range of electromagnetic waves
Collocations
radio spectrum
|electromagnetic spectrum
|frequency spectrum
Synonyms
bandwidth (In technology, refers to capacity or range within part of the spectrum.)
Themes
science
|technology
|education
Definition
All types of electromagnetic waves, from radio waves to gamma rays.
The complete range of electromagnetic waves ordered by frequency or wavelength, including radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and others.
Grammar
Dictionary form
spectrum
IPA
GB/spˈɛktɹəm/
US/spˈɛktɹəm/
Syllables & stress
spec - trum (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: spectrum
- Plural: spectra, spectrums
Word family
Forms
spectra
noun
spectrums
noun
Core family
spectral
adjective
Advanced or less common
spectroscopy
noun
spectrometer
noun
spectroscopic
adjective
Expressions
across the spectrum
1/əkɹˈɔs ðə spˈɛktɹəm/
fixed phrase
Covering all parts of a range
Including all types or positions within a range.
Examples
- Support for the policy came from across the spectrum.
- Artists across the spectrum participated in the event.
full spectrum
1/fˈʊl spˈɛktɹəm/
fixed phrase
Entire range of something
The whole possible range or variety.
Examples
- We offer a full spectrum of services.
- The medicine fights a full spectrum of bacteria.
political spectrum
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl spˈɛktɹəm/
fixed phrase
Range of political views
The range of different political ideas and positions.
Examples
- He has supporters across the political spectrum.
- The debate attracted people from all points on the political spectrum.