spectrum

Meanings

• Noun

  The full range or distribution of something, especially that which can be perceived by a sense, such as light or sound.

  - "The rainbow is a visual spectrum of light."
  - "The audible spectrum for humans ranges from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz."

• Noun

  In physics, a continuous distribution of energy levels or frequencies.

  - "The electromagnetic spectrum includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays."
  - "The solar spectrum provides information about the distribution of energy from the Sun."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spectrum
spectacle , relic , picnic , anecdote

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'spectrum' meaning 'appearance' or 'vision'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spectrum' comes from the Latin word 'spectrum', meaning 'appearance' or 'vision'.

2. The visible spectrum is only a small portion of the entire electromagnetic spectrum.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'spectrum' in English was in the late 15th century.

4. The human eye is most sensitive to green light, making it the color with the highest luminance efficiency.

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Related Concepts

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1. Electromagnetic spectrum: The range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays.

2. Visible spectrum: The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye, ranging from about 400 to 700 nanometers.

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Culture

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The term 'spectrum' has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, optics, and art. In physics, it refers to the distribution of energy levels or frequencies. In optics, it is used to describe the range of visible light. In art, it can refer to a range of colors or emotions. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe a range of experiences or ideas.

How to Memorize "spectrum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a rainbow as a visual representation of the visible spectrum.
   - Visualize a continuous distribution of energy levels or frequencies to understand the concept of a spectrum.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'spectrum' with the idea of a range or distribution.
   - Think of the rainbow as an example of a spectrum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Roy G. Biv' to remember the order of the colors in the visible spectrum (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet).

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