diapason

noun

ˌdī-ə-ˈpā-zᵊn How to pronounce diapason (audio)
Definition of diapasonnext
as in spectrum
the distance or extent between possible extremes the survey ultimately recorded the full diapason of seemingly possible replies regarding sexual practices

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  1. spectrum
  2. range
Noun
  • Human eyes don’t register the infrared portion of the light spectrum because infrared photons don’t carry enough energy to trigger the signaling pathway inside our light-sensing cells.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • Trump’s spectrum of threats, for example, prompted Tehran to see the war in existential terms and maximally fight back.
    — Erik Lin-Greenberg, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026
Definition of spectrum
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  • Guests can take advantage of a range of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness center, bowling alley, movie theater, heated swimming pool and tennis and basketball courts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • The range reflects the uncertainties around factors like how fast the ice melts off the landmass of Antarctica, which is sped up by the warming permafrost, said Obeysekera.
    — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of range
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