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diffusion (디**퓨**전)the spreading of something more widely

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the spreading of something more widely

Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

Korean meaning: 확산, 전파, 퍼짐

Korean pronunciation: 디**퓨**전

Example Sentences

  • The diffusion of K-pop has made Korean language classes popular worldwide.
  • My mom's cooking smell has amazing diffusion power - neighbors three floors up know what's for dinner!
  • The diffusion of gossip in our school is faster than the speed of light.

diffusion

NOUN

//dɪˈfjuːʒən//

the spreading of something more widely

diffusion concept
💡 Concept

the spreading of something more widely

diffusion rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through confusion comes perfect fusion - diffusion at its finest!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/dɪˈfjuːʒən/
🇬🇧 UK/dɪˈfjuːʒən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixdif--
Rootfus
Suffix--ion

Origin

From Latin 'diffundere' meaning 'to pour out' or 'spread abroad', composed of the prefix 'dis-' (apart) and 'fundere' (to pour). The word entered English via Old French 'diffusion' in the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

fusionconfusionillusionconclusion
fusion
confusion
illusion
conclusion

🔗Collocations

cultural diffusion
diffusion process
rapid diffusion
diffusion of innovation
prevent diffusion
diffusion rate

📝Examples

The diffusion of K-pop has made Korean language classes popular worldwide.

😄 Fun example

My mom's cooking smell has amazing diffusion power - neighbors three floors up know what's for dinner!

😄 Fun example

The diffusion of gossip in our school is faster than the speed of light.

Scientists study the diffusion of gases to understand atmospheric changes.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

spreaddistributioncirculationpropagationdispersion

Antonyms

concentrationcontainmentrestriction

Related

diffusefusiontransmissionexpansionpermeation

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