Definition

The act of spreading something apart or the way in which things are scattered or distributed.

Example

The dispersion of light through a prism creates a rainbow of colors.

Conversation

Did you notice the dispersion of colors in that sunset last night?

Yeah, it was beautiful! The way the light spread out was stunning.

It really showed how dispersion can create such amazing visuals in nature.

Absolutely! Nature has a way of surprising us with its beauty.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dispersion is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "spargere" (meaning to scatter). The word describes the act of scattering or spreading things apart.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'scattered apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'spargere' means to scatter.

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