disseminates
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/dɪˈsɛmɪneɪts/
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/dɪˈsemɪneɪts/
(disseminate)
spreading widely
Etymology
'disseminate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'disseminare', where the prefix 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'seminare' meant 'to sow' (from 'semen' meaning 'seed').
'disseminate' came into English from Latin (via Late/Medieval Latin 'disseminatus'/'disseminare') and was adopted into English usage by the 17th century.
Initially it meant 'to scatter or sow seeds', but over time it evolved into the modern meaning 'to spread or disperse information, ideas, etc.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
third-person singular present tense of 'disseminate': to spread or cause to spread widely, especially information, ideas, or knowledge.
The research institute disseminates its findings to policymakers and the public.
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Last updated: 2025/12/18 05:31