on the spectrum
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on the spectrum
- /ˌɒn ðə ˈspɛktɹəm/ UK
- /ˌɑn ðə ˈspɛktɹəm/ US
Rhymes with -ɛktɹəm
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Referring to the fact that autism is regarded as a spectrum disorder, that is, manifesting with varying symptoms and severity in different people.
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Having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum; autistic.
This sensitivity leads me to understand that there are sections that may not be appropriate for some, particularly younger people on the spectrum.
Similar: spectrumy
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see on, spectrum. [Infrared light] waves are too long to see, but they have enough energy to make your skin feel warm. They come right before visible light on the spectrum.
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prep_phrase having autism spectrum disorder or exhibiting traits relating to or within the autism spectrum (cognates) — see also autistic
| Español | en el espectro |
|---|---|
| Português | no espectro |
| Français | sur le spectre |
| Deutsch | auf dem Spektrum |
| Italiano | nello spettro |
Talk about this word "on the spectrum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20spectrum. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. on the spectrum. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20spectrum "on the spectrum." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/on%20the%20spectrum.Cite this
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title = {on the spectrum},
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