spectrum-related
|spec-trum-re-lat-ed|
/ˈspɛktrəm rɪˈleɪtɪd/
connected to a range
Etymology
'spectrum-related' originates from English, specifically the compound of the noun 'spectrum' and the adjective 'related', where 'spectrum' ultimately comes from Latin 'spectrum' meaning 'appearance' or 'image' and 'related' comes from the past participle 'relatus' (from Latin) meaning 'carried back' or 'brought into relation'.
'spectrum' entered English in the early 17th century from Latin 'spectrum' (from the verb 'specere', to look), and 'related' derives from the past participle of 'relate' (via Old French from Latin 'referre'); the compound form 'spectrum-related' is a modern English technical compound formed by combining these elements to describe things connected to a spectrum.
Initially, 'spectrum' meant 'appearance' or 'image', but over time its meaning broadened to denote a 'range' or 'continuum' (for example, wavelengths of light); combined with 'related', it evolved to the present sense of 'connected to or concerning such a range'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
related to or concerning a spectrum — a range or continuum of values, qualities, or types (e.g., a spectrum of opinions or properties).
The report examined spectrum-related trends in consumer preferences over the past decade.
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Adjective 2
specifically pertaining to the electromagnetic or radio spectrum (frequencies, wavelengths, allocation, interference, etc.).
Engineers discussed several spectrum-related issues when designing the new wireless network.
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Last updated: 2025/10/09 09:18