1. the entire range of colors produced when white light is separated by a prism
Usage: physics
2. the entire range of electromagnetic radiation
Usage: physics
3. a complete range or wide variety of related qualities, ideas, or activities

Examples

• The rainbow shows the visible spectrum of light.
• Radio waves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• The political spectrum includes views from conservative to liberal.
• This medication treats a broad spectrum of infections.
• The autism spectrum includes many different conditions.
• Her emotions covered the full spectrum from joy to despair.
• The company serves clients across the spectrum of industries.