dissemination — the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The professor's TikTok account led to the unexpected dissemination of quantum physics theories among teenagers.
- The government emphasized the importance of accurate dissemination of public health information.
- Social media platforms have revolutionized the dissemination of news and ideas.
dissemination
NOUN[/dɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən/]
the action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely
The dissemination of news spreads through the village square as the crier shouts.
From presentation to demonstration, knowledge spreads through dissemination!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'disseminare' meaning 'to scatter or sow widely,' derived from the prefix 'dis-' (apart) and 'seminare' (to sow seeds), ultimately from 'semen' (seed).
Breakdown
dis- (apart/widely) + semin- (seed/sow) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or process) = dissemination
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📝Examples
“The professor's TikTok account led to the unexpected dissemination of quantum physics theories among teenagers.”
“The government emphasized the importance of accurate dissemination of public health information.”
“Social media platforms have revolutionized the dissemination of news and ideas.”
“The dissemination of conspiracy theories through group chats has become faster than the spread of actual viruses.”
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