Dispersal

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspɜrsəl/

Definitions of dispersal

noun the state of being spread out or scattered

Example Sentences

A1 The dispersal of seeds helps plants spread to new areas.

A2 Wind and animals play a role in the dispersal of pollen.

B1 The dispersal of information through social media can be rapid and widespread.

B2 The dispersal of resources among different departments can lead to inefficiencies.

C1 The dispersal of funds to various projects requires careful planning and oversight.

C2 The dispersal of power among multiple branches of government is a key aspect of democracy.

Examples of dispersal in a Sentence

formal The dispersal of seeds by wind is an important factor in plant reproduction.

informal The dispersal of people in the crowd made it hard to find my friends.

slang The dispersal of snacks at the party was a hit with everyone.

figurative The dispersal of rumors can cause a lot of confusion and misunderstandings.

Grammatical Forms of dispersal

• past tense: dispersed
• plural: dispersals
• comparative: more dispersed
• superlative: most dispersed
• present tense: disperse
• future tense: will disperse
• perfect tense: have dispersed
• continuous tense: is dispersing
• singular: dispersal
• positive degree: dispersal
• infinitive: to disperse
• gerund: dispersing
• participle: dispersing

Origin and Evolution of dispersal

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dispersal' originated from the Latin word 'dispersus', which means 'scattered'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of scattering or spreading things out, the term 'dispersal' has evolved to also refer to the process of organisms spreading out from their original habitat to colonize new areas.