Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dispersal

noun
/dɪsˈpɜːrsəl/
Definition
The act of distributing things or spreading them out over a wide area.
Examples
  • The dispersal of seeds by the wind is common in many plant species.
  • Urban dispersal can lead to the spread of populations into surrounding areas.
  • After the festival, the dispersal of the crowd was managed by the event staff.
Meaning
Dispersal refers to the process through which a group or set of items, organisms, or substances spreads from a central point to various locations.
Synonyms
  • distribution
  • spreading
  • scattering
  • diffusion