diffusive
diffusive · more diffusive · most diffusive
That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of peopleThat is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
/dɪˈfjuːsɪv/
Meaning
4 sensesThat is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; (in negative sense) long-winded.
That diffuses something; disseminating.
Pertaining to diffusion.
spreading by diffusion
Origin
From post-classical Latin diffusivus (“tending to spread; expansive”) (13th century), fromFrom post-classical Latin diffusivus (“tending to spread; expansive”) (13th century), from participle stem of Latin diffundere (“diffuse, disperse”).
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Forms
more diffusive, most diffusive| Comparative | more diffusive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most diffusive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- spreading by diffusion:diffusingdispersivedisseminative
Word family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form