Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scattering
noun
/ˈskæt.ər.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of dispersing or spreading things over a wide area.
Examples
- The scattering of seeds in the garden will help them grow evenly.
- There was a scattering of papers all over the desk.
- The scattering of light created beautiful patterns on the wall.
Meaning
Scattering refers to the process where items, energy, or particles are broken up and spread out rather than concentrated in one place.
Synonyms
- dispersion
- distribution
- spreading
- dissemination
