broad spectrum
Covers many types
Broad spectrum describes something that covers a wide range.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic kills many types of bacteria rather than targeting specific ones.
The term extends beyond medicine: broad-spectrum pesticides, broad-spectrum protection.
Generally, it suggests comprehensive coverage rather than narrow specialization.
- comprehensivenessState of being complete
- extensivenessQuality of being widespread
- mass mediaLarge-scale communication channels
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- antiviralsMedicines that inhibit viruses
versatility · inclusiveness · across the board · antifungals · wide-ranging · all-encompassing · public broadcasting · SPF · sun protection factor · adaptability · herbicides · full coverage · UV radiation · bactericidal · bacterial resistance · sweeping · far-reaching · rainbow
- sun protectionshade, SPF, umbrella, sunblock, shades
- SunscreenSPF 15, SPF 30, SPF 50, SPF, sunblock
- Antimicrobialsantibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal
- antibioticsamoxicillin, penicillin, ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, azithromycin
- Infection Treatmentsantibacterials, antifungals, antivirals, antiparasitics, antimalarials
- medical cannabiscannabis, marijuana, medical marijuana, CBD, THC
broad spectrumnarrow
Of small width
limited · restricted · limited range · confined · circumscribed
broad spectrumtargeted
Chosen for specific attention
specific · selective · specialized · focused · pinpointed