Definition

The condition of having few things or being spread out over a large area.

Example

The sparseness of the vegetation made the landscape look barren.

Conversation

Have you noticed the sparseness of trees in the park lately?

Yeah, it really makes the whole area feel different.

I wonder if it's because of the recent drought.

That could be it; the sparseness might affect the local wildlife too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sparseness → It is formed from "sparse" (from Latin "sparsus", meaning scattered) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sparseness" refers to the quality of being scattered or thinly distributed.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'scattered' ('sparse') and how that creates a certain 'quality' ('-ness') of being thinly spread out.

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