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Meaning of dispersed
The primary meaning of the word "dispersed" is to spread or distribute something over a wide area.
Etymology of dispersed
The word "dispersed" has its roots in the Latin "dispergere," which means to scatter or disperse, a combination of "dis-" (meaning apart) and "spargere" (meaning to scatter).
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of spreading or scattering things, and its meaning has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, including physics, biology, and social sciences.
Synonyms
scattered
spread
dispersed
distributed
circulated
diffused
dispersedly
scatteredly
spread out
dispersedness
decentralization
decentralization
diffusion
dissemination
distribution
dispersal
scattering
sprinkling
strewing
bestrewing
sowing
broadcasting
casting
casting out
casting about
casting around
dispersing
dispersals
diffusions
radiating
emanating
issuing
emerging
flowing
issuing forth
pouring forth
streaming
streaming out
welling out
flowing out
moving out
spreading out
branching out
extending
expanding
unfurling
unrolling
unwinding
fanning out
opening out
opening up
dispersively
Definitions
- The word "dispersed" is defined by Oxford Languages as having been spread or distributed over a wide area, or having been caused to move away in different directions.
- It can also refer to the act of dispersing or the state of being dispersed, such as particles, people, or objects.
Usage Examples
- The seeds were dispersed by the wind, allowing them to germinate in different parts of the forest.
- The crowd was dispersed by the police using tear gas and batons.
- The company's assets were dispersed among its shareholders after it went bankrupt.
Antonyms
concentrated
centralized
gathered
collected
assembled
united
integrated
combined
merged
consolidated
focused
localized
confined
restricted
limited
contained
centralized
unified
integrated
amalgamated
coalesced
converged
aggregated
clustered
bunched
huddled
massed
crowded
packed
dense
compact