information-sparse
|in-for-ma-tion-sparse|
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/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən spɑrs/
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/ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən spɑːs/
lacking data
Etymology
Etymology Information
'information-sparse' originates from the combination of 'information' and 'sparse', where 'information' refers to data or details, and 'sparse' means thinly dispersed or scattered.
Historical Evolution
'Sparse' comes from the Latin word 'sparsus', meaning 'scattered'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'sparse' meant 'scattered', but in combination with 'information', it evolved to mean 'lacking in data'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in information or data; not providing much detail or content.
The report was information-sparse, leaving many questions unanswered.
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Last updated: 2025/02/21 15:35