spectrum
Collocations
16(noun.) of colours
ADJ
visible
The visible spectrum includes all the colors that our eyes can see.
continuous
The rainbow displayed a continuous spectrum of colors stretching across the sky after the storm.
colour, electromagnetic
SPECTRUM + NOUN
analysis
PHRASES
the colours of the spectrum
Birds can see ultraviolet colours of the spectrum that human eyes cannot detect.
the band/end/part of the spectrum
At the lower end of the spectrum, you'll find affordable smartphones that still work well.
(noun.) full or wide range
ADJ
complete, full
The restaurant offers a complete spectrum of dishes from traditional to modern cuisine.
broad, wide | narrow | entire, whole | political, social
VERB + SPECTRUM
cover
PREP
across the ~
People from different backgrounds across the spectrum attended the community meeting.
~ of
The charity helps people across a broad spectrum of ages and backgrounds.
PHRASES
at one/the other end of the spectrum, both/opposite ends of the spectrum
Some people enjoy classical music while others prefer rock, representing both ends of the spectrum.
a spectrum of opinion
The survey revealed a wide spectrum of opinion about the new school policy.