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- [verb dih-fyooz; adjective dih-fyoos]
- /verb dɪˈfyuz; adjective dɪˈfyus/
- /dɪˈfjuːz/
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- [verb dih-fyooz; adjective dih-fyoos]
- /verb dɪˈfyuz; adjective dɪˈfyus/
Definitions of diffusely word
- verb with object diffusely to pour out and spread, as a fluid. 1
- verb with object diffusely to spread or scatter widely or thinly; disseminate. 1
- verb with object diffusely Physics. to spread by diffusion. 1
- verb without object diffusely to spread. 1
- verb without object diffusely Physics. to intermingle by diffusion. 1
- adjective diffusely characterized by great length or discursiveness in speech or writing; wordy. 1
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Origin of diffusely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (< Anglo-French) < Latin diffūsus spread, poured forth. See dif-, fuse2
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Parts of speech for Diffusely
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diffusely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diffusely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diffusely
adv diffusely
- secondhand — not directly known or experienced; obtained from others or from books: Most of our knowledge is secondhand.
- discursive — passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.
- periphrastic — circumlocutory; roundabout.
adverb diffusely
- wordiness — characterized by or given to the use of many, or too many, words; verbose: She grew impatient at his wordy reply.
- verbosely — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
- prolix — extended to great, unnecessary, or tedious length; long and wordy.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- turgid — swollen; distended; tumid.
Antonyms for diffusely
adv diffusely
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
adverb diffusely
- concisely — expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse: a concise explanation of the company's retirement plan.
Top questions with diffusely
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