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spectra

/ˈspɛktrə/ /ˈspɛktrɑ/

Meanings
noun
A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.

Examples :

"The spectra of possible career paths for a young graduate are vast. "
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Related Words

Illustration ultraviolet

ultraviolet noun

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/ /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/

Ultraviolet colour.

"The blacklight made the fluorescent paint glow with ultraviolet. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration fundamental

fundamental noun

/ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/

(usually in the plural) A leading or primary principle, rule, law, or article, which serves as the groundwork of a system; an essential part

"one of the fundamentals of linear algebra"

Illustration eigenvalues

eigenvalues noun

/ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuz/

A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.

"The eigenvalues lambda of a square transformation matrix mathrm{M} may be found by solving det(mathrm{M} - lambdamathrm{I}) = 0."

Illustration continuous

continuous adjective

/kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/

Without stopping; without a break, cessation, or interruption

"a continuous current of electricity"

Illustration generalisation

generalisation noun

/ˌdʒenərəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌdʒenrəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

The formulation of general concepts from specific instances by abstracting common properties.

"After observing that all the students who wear hats in class also seem to get lower grades, the teacher made the generalisation that wearing hats might negatively affect academic performance. "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration mathematicians

mathematicians noun

/ˌmæθəməˈtɪʃənz/ /ˌmæθɪməˈtɪʃənz/

An expert on mathematics.

"Mathematicians use formulas to solve complex problems. "

Illustration electromagnetic

electromagnetic adjective

/ɪˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /ɪˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktroʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ /iˌlɛktrəʊmæɡˈnɛtɪk/

Relating to electromagnetism

"The cell phone emits electromagnetic waves that allow us to communicate. "

Illustration electricity

electricity noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /iˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/

Originally, a property of amber and certain other nonconducting substances to attract lightweight material when rubbed, or the cause of this property; now understood to be a phenomenon caused by the distribution and movement of charged subatomic particles and their interaction with the electromagnetic field.

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "

Illustration frequencies

frequencies noun

/ˈfriːkwənsiz/ /ˈfriːkwənsiz/

The rate of occurrence of anything; the relationship between incidence and time period.

"The frequency of bus service has been improved from one every 15 to one every 12 minutes."