sparsely-distributed
|sparse-ly-dis-trib-ut-ed|
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/ˈspɑrsli dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd/
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/ˈspɑːsli dɪˈstrɪbjʊtɪd/
(sparse)
thinly scattered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sparse' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'sparsus,' where 'spargere' meant 'to scatter.'
Historical Evolution
'sparsus' transformed into the French word 'espars,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sparse' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scatter or spread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'thinly spread or distributed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
distributed in a manner that is not dense or crowded.
The trees in the forest were sparsely-distributed, allowing plenty of sunlight to reach the ground.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 12:43