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- [skat-er-ing]
- /ˈskæt ər ɪŋ/
- /ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skat-er-ing]
- /ˈskæt ər ɪŋ/
Definitions of scattering word
- adjective scattering distributed or occurring here and there at irregular intervals; scattered. 1
- adjective scattering straggling, as an assemblage of parts. 1
- adjective scattering (of votes) cast in small numbers for various candidates. 1
- adjective scattering distributing, dispersing, or separating. 1
- noun scattering the act of scattering. 1
- noun scattering something that is scattered. 1
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Origin of scattering
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at scatter, -ing2, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Scattering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
scattering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
scattering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scattering
noun scattering
- diffraction — the phenomenon exhibited by wave fronts that, passing the edge of an opaque body, are modulated, thereby causing a redistribution of energy within the front: it is detectable in light waves by the presence of a pattern of closely spaced dark and light bands (diffraction pattern) at the edge of a shadow.
- diffuseness — to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
- diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
- dispersal — The action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area.
- dispersion — Also, dispersal. an act, state, or instance of dispersing or of being dispersed.
adj scattering
- few and far between — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.
- few — not many but more than one: Few artists live luxuriously.
- handful — the quantity or amount that the hand can hold: a handful of coins.
Antonyms for scattering
noun scattering
- accumulation — An accumulation of something is a large number of things which have been collected together or acquired over a period of time.
- build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
- concentration — Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it.
- consortia — a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital.
verb scattering
- assemblage — An assemblage of people or things is a collection of them.
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