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- [brawd spek-truh m]
- /brɔd ˈspɛk trəm/
- /brɔːd ˈspek.trəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brawd spek-truh m]
- /brɔd ˈspɛk trəm/
Definitions of broad-spectrum word
- noun broad-spectrum effective against a wide variety of diseases or microorganisms 3
- adjective broad-spectrum effective against a wide variety of microorganisms 3
- adjective broad-spectrum showing a wide variety 3
- adjective broad-spectrum A broad-spectrum drug or preparation is effective against a wide variety of diseases or microorganisms. 3
- adjective broad-spectrum Pharmacology. noting an antibiotic effective against a wide range of organisms. 1
- adjective broad-spectrum having a wide range of uses. 1
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Origin of broad-spectrum
First appearance:
before 1950 One of the 5% newest English words
First recorded in 1950-55
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Broad-spectrum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
broad-spectrum popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for broad-spectrum
adj broad-spectrum
- all-around — You say all around to indicate that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.
- all-round — An all-round person is good at a lot of different skills, academic subjects, or sports.
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.
- far-reaching — extending far in influence, effect, etc.: the far-reaching effect of his speech.
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