English dictionary

dispersion

/d/I/'sp/[@]/r/Z//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

spreading widely or driving off

noun.event

Synonyms scattering

Source: WordNet 3.0
the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume

noun.attribute

Synonyms distribution

Antonyms compactness concentration denseness density tightness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of dispersing or diffusing something

noun.act

Examples
The dispersion of the troops.

Synonyms diffusion dispersal dissemination

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act or process of scattering or dispersing, or the state of being scattered or separated; as, the Jews in their <i>dispersion</i> retained their rites and ceremonies; a great <i>dispersion</i> of the human family took place at the building of Babel.

noun

Source: webster1913