disperses
|dis-per-ses|
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/dɪˈspɜrsɪz/
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/dɪˈspɜːsɪz/
(disperse)
scatter widely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'disperse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dispergere,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'spargere' meant 'to scatter.'
Historical Evolution
'dispergere' transformed into the Old French word 'disperser,' and eventually became the modern English word 'disperse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter apart,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to distribute or spread over a wide area.
The wind disperses the seeds across the field.
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Verb 2
to cause to vanish or disappear.
The sun disperses the morning fog.
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Last updated: 2025/02/18 15:33