Definition

The quality or state of spreading out or scattering in different directions.

Example

The dispersiveness of the gas allowed it to fill the entire room quickly.

Conversation

I was reading about the concept of dispersiveness in nature.

Oh really? What does it mean exactly?

It refers to how things can spread out or scatter in different directions.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dispersiveness is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "persus" (from Latin "spargere", meaning to scatter). The word describes the quality of being able to scatter or spread apart.

Memory Tip

Think of 'scattering apart' — 'dis-' means apart, and 'spargere' means to scatter. This helps you remember that dispersiveness refers to the quality of spreading out.

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