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Meaning of scattering
The primary meaning of the word "scattering" refers to the act of dispersing or spreading things over a wide area.
Etymology of scattering
The word "scattering" originates from the Old English word "scaterian," which means "to disperse" or "to spread," and is related to the Old Norse word "skatra," meaning "to scatter" or "to disperse"
The word has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning "to disperse" or "to spread," and later developing additional meanings in physics and other fields
Synonyms
dispersal
dissemination
spread
distribution
dispersion
scattering
diffusion
dissipation
dissemination
propagation
circulation
radiance
radiation
emission
effusion
outpouring
effluence
outflow
overflow
spilling
sloshing
splashing
splattering
showering
streaming
gushing
pouring
flowing
issuing
emanating
emerging
arising
bursting
exploding
erupting
detonating
blasting
blowing
blowing up
spraying
spewing
ejecting
expelling
casting
throwing
hurling
launching
projecting
dispersing
broadcasting
sowing
planting
scattering
strewing
bestrewing
bespattering
besprinkling
bespangling
Definitions
- The act of dispersing or spreading things, especially over a wide area
- A small amount of something that is dispersed or spread over a wide area
- In physics, the scattering of particles or waves, such as light or sound, in different directions
Usage Examples
- The scattering of seeds over the field ensured a bountiful harvest
- The scattering of light by the atmosphere causes the sky to appear blue
- The scattering of people in the crowd made it difficult to find my friends
Antonyms
concentration
collection
gathering
accumulation
aggregation
amalgamation
unification
centralization
focusing
convergence
confluence
consolidation
integration
union
unity
cohesion
coherence
compactness
density
closeness
proximity
nearness
adjacency
contiguity
juxtaposition
meeting
merging
combining
blending
mixing
fusing
joining
uniting
assembling
congregating
mustering
rallying
mobilizing