distributed
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
KK: /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is spread out or shared among different places or people.
Example
The data is distributed across multiple servers to improve access speed.
Conversation
Have you seen the new software they distributed at work?
Yeah, I heard it really helps with our projects.
It’s nice that they distributed it to everyone at once.
Definitely! It makes it easier for us to collaborate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shared
scattered
spread
Antonyms
concentrated
centralized
isolated
verb
Definition
To give out or spread something to different people or places.
Example
The teacher distributed the books to all the students in the class.
Tense Forms
Past: distributed
Past Participle: distributed
Conversation
Did you see how they distributed the flyers around the neighborhood?
Yeah, I noticed them everywhere!
I think it really helped raise awareness about the event.
Root Explanation
Distributed → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "tribuere" (meaning to assign or give). The word "distributed" means assigned or given out to various recipients or locations, indicating that something has been spread apart.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'given out' ('tribuere') to different places or people, with 'dis-' meaning apart. This helps you remember that 'distributed' refers to something that has been spread out or assigned to various locations.
Visually Confused Words
undistributed
redistribute
redistributer
predistribute
misdistribute
redistributive