spectrum
/ˈspɛktrəm/
spec · trum
ˈspɛk · trəm
English Definition
n. range; variety; continuum
Significado en Español
espectro, gama
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
quang phổ, phạm vi
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Example Sentence
The political spectrum covers a wide range of views.
政治光谱涵盖了广泛的观点。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
spect(look/see)+ rum→ spectrum, range.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “spectrum”:
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A
Array
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B
Point
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C
Sound
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D
Scent
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A — Array.
“spectrum” means n. range; variety; continuum
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The wide survey covered a broad ______ of opinions from across the country.
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A
fraction
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B
corner
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C
sliver
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D
spectrum
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D — spectrum.
“spectrum” means n. range; variety; continuum
Common questions about “spectrum”
What does “spectrum” mean?
spectrum — n. range; variety; continuum. In Chinese: 光谱；范围.
How do you pronounce “spectrum”?
spectrum is pronounced /ˈspɛktrəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spec · trum.
How do you use “spectrum” in a sentence?
The political spectrum covers a wide range of views. (政治光谱涵盖了广泛的观点。)
What are synonyms for “spectrum”?
range, gamut — all close in meaning to spectrum (n. range; variety; continuum).
Is “spectrum” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. spectrum appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “spectrum”?
spect(look/see)+ rum→ spectrum, range.
