scattering — The action of distributing or spreading things over a wide area in an irregular way. The process of dispersing or going in different directions from a central point.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The action of distributing or spreading things over a wide area in an irregular way. The process of dispersing or going in different directions from a central point.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskætərɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 흩어짐, 분산
Korean pronunciation: 스캐-터-링 (강세: 스캐)
Example Sentences
- After the teacher announced a pop quiz, there was a scattering of groans throughout the classroom.
- The scattering of stars across the night sky looked like diamonds on black velvet.
- My attempts at organizing were ruined by the scattering of my cat across my neat pile of papers.
scattering
NOUN//ˈskætərɪŋ//
The action of distributing or spreading things over a wide area in an irregular way. The process of dispersing or going in different directions from a central point.
The action of distributing or spreading things over a wide area in an irregular way. The process of dispersing or going in different directions from a central point.
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Origin
From Middle English 'scatter', which came from Old Norse 'skatra' meaning 'to strew or sprinkle'. The word originally described the action of farmers spreading seeds across a field by hand.
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“After the teacher announced a pop quiz, there was a scattering of groans throughout the classroom.”
“The scattering of stars across the night sky looked like diamonds on black velvet.”
“My attempts at organizing were ruined by the scattering of my cat across my neat pile of papers.”
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