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- [dih-fyoo-siv]
- /dɪˈfyu sɪv/
- /dɪˈfjuːsɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fyoo-siv]
- /dɪˈfyu sɪv/
Definitions of diffusive word
- adjective diffusive tending to diffuse; characterized by diffusion. 1
- noun diffusive Of, pertaining to, or caused by diffusion. 1
- adjective diffusive characterized by diffusion 0
- adjective diffusive tending to diffuse 0
- abbreviation DIFFUSIVE diffuse 0
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Origin of diffusive
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; diffuse + -ive
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Parts of speech for Diffusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diffusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
diffusive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for diffusive
adj diffusive
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- divergent — diverging; differing; deviating.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- radial — arranged like radii or rays.
Antonyms for diffusive
adj diffusive
- centripetal — acting, moving, or tending to move towards a centre
- confined — If something is confined to a particular place, it exists only in that place. If it is confined to a particular group, only members of that group have it.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- succinct — expressed in few words; concise; terse.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
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