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Definition spectrum in British English

spectrum noun

[singular] noun
/ˈspektrəm/
1

the whole range of ideas, qualities, situations etc that are possible

Example

the parties at the centre of the political spectrum

Example

The course covers a wide spectrum of musical activity from opera to rock.

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everything whole all
2

the complete range of colours into which light can be separated when it passes through a prism

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chromatic col coloring
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the airwaves frequency hertz
4

affected by a developmental condition such as autism or Asperger's syndrome

Example

Take this for an example - an autism manifesto that is developed by the people on the spectrum themselves.

Definition spectrum in British English