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spectrum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of spectrum

the distance or extent between possible extremes
  • the complete spectrum of opinions on this hotly debated subject
Synonyms of spectrum

diapason, gamut, range, scale, spread, stretch
Words Related to spectrum

measure, pitch, scale

ambit, amplitude, compass, dimension(s), extent, reach, realm, scope, sweep, width

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