spectrum
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B2
/ˈspɛktrəm/
range of different things
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spectrum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'spectrum', where 'specere' meant 'to look'.
Historical Evolution
'spectrum' changed from the Latin word 'spectrum' and eventually became the modern English word 'spectrum'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'appearance or apparition', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'range of different things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a range of different positions, opinions, or qualities.
The political spectrum includes a variety of ideologies.
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