Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

spectra

noun
/ˈspektrə/
Definition
The plural of spectrum; a range of different colors or types used to analyze or describe light and other phenomena.
Examples
  • The artist used a wide spectra of colors in her painting.
  • Scientists studied the light spectra emitted by the stars.
  • Data was collected over a spectra of different measurements.
Meaning
Spectra refers to the various forms, ranges, or manifestations of something, particularly in the context of light or other types of waves.
Synonyms
  • Range
  • Variety
  • Array
  • Spectrum