Spectrum
/ˈspektɹəm/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts8 letters
Definition of Spectrum
noun
- A range; a continuous, infinite, one-dimensional set, possibly bounded by extremes.
- Specifically, a range of colours representing light (electromagnetic radiation) of contiguous frequencies; hence electromagnetic spectrum, visible spectrum, ultraviolet spectrum, etc.
- The autism spectrum.
- The pattern of absorption or emission of radiation produced by a substance when subjected to energy (radiation, heat, electricity, etc.).
- The set of eigenvalues of a matrix.
Anagrams of Spectrum
Letter Values
s1
p3
e1
c3
t1
r1
u1
m3
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Spectrum
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Spectrum"
Spectrum is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "spectrum" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Spectrum" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "spectrum" is a medium-scoring word.