sparse — Thinly scattered or distributed; having few elements spread over a large area. Describes something that is not dense or abundant but rather limited in quantity or occurrence.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Thinly scattered or distributed; having few elements spread over a large area. Describes something that is not dense or abundant but rather limited in quantity or occurrence.
Pronunciation (IPA): /spɑːrs/
Korean meaning: 드문드문한, 희박한
Korean pronunciation: 스파스 (강세: 스파)
Example Sentences
- My grandfather's sparse hair made him look like a monk who forgot to shave completely.
- The sparse attendance at the meeting suggested that free pizza wasn't enough motivation.
- Due to sparse rainfall this year, farmers are worried about crop yields.
sparse
ADJECTIVE//spɑːrs//
Thinly scattered or distributed; having few elements spread over a large area. Describes something that is not dense or abundant but rather limited in quantity or occurrence.
Thinly scattered or distributed; having few elements spread over a large area. Describes something that is not dense or abundant but rather limited in quantity or occurrence.
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Origin
From Latin 'sparsus,' the past participle of 'spargere' meaning 'to scatter' or 'to sprinkle.' The word literally describes things scattered thinly, like seeds sprinkled sparsely across a field.
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“My grandfather's sparse hair made him look like a monk who forgot to shave completely.”
“The sparse attendance at the meeting suggested that free pizza wasn't enough motivation.”
“Due to sparse rainfall this year, farmers are worried about crop yields.”
“The sparse decorations in the room gave it a minimalist appearance.”
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