DIFFUSE Meaning and
Definition
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Diffuse is an adjective that refers to something spread out or scattered over a wide area, lacking clarity or focus, or being not concentrated or intense. It can also be used as a verb to describe the act of spreading or scattering something over a wide area.
As an adjective, when something is described as diffuse, it means it is not concentrated in one place, but rather spread out or dispersed over a larger area. For example, a diffuse light source would emit light over a wide area instead of being concentrated in one spot. Similarly, a diffuse crowd would be spread out rather than grouped together tightly.
Diffuse can also be used to describe something that lacks clarity or focus. For instance, a speaker may give a diffuse presentation if they jump from one topic to another without a clear structure or message. Additionally, diffuse can describe something that is not intense or concentrated. For example, a diffusion of perfume refers to a lighter, less concentrated form of the fragrance.
As a verb, when something is diffused, it means it is spread or scattered over a wide area. A perfume can be diffused throughout a room, meaning it disperses or spreads its scent in all directions. Similarly, information or knowledge can be diffused, indicating its spread or dissemination among a large number of people or places.
Overall, the term diffuse suggests something that is spread out, lacks focus or concentration, or is scattered over a wide area.
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• Spread about, not circumscribed or limited.
• To spread about, to scatter.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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• To cause to flow and spread; to send out in all directions; to circulate.
• Using too many words; not concise; widely spread.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of DIFFUSE
The word "diffuse" comes from the Latin word "diffusus", which is the past participle of "diffundere". "Diffundere" is a combination of the prefix "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "away") and the verb "fundere" (meaning "pour"). Thus, "diffundere" literally means "to pour out" or "to spread". Over time, the word "diffuse" developed in English to mean "to spread out" or "to scatter", both in a physical and metaphorical sense.
Idioms with the word DIFFUSE
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diffuse through
The idiom "diffuse through" means to spread or disperse gradually throughout a particular area or group. It often refers to the process of information, ideas, or feelings being distributed and becoming widely known or understood.
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diffuse through sth
The idiom "diffuse through something" means to spread or disperse gradually throughout a substance, space, or system.
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diffuse sth through sth (else)
The idiom "diffuse something through something else" means to spread or distribute something, usually a substance or idea, throughout another thing or area. It implies the process of dispersing or circulating something evenly in a way that it permeates or reaches every part of the other thing.
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diffuse (something) through (something)
The idiom "diffuse (something) through (something)" means to spread or distribute something, such as information or a substance, evenly or widely throughout a particular area or entity. It can imply a gradual and widespread dissemination of something, often involving the spreading out of particles, ideas, or influences.
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diffuse something through something (else)
The idiom "diffuse something through something (else)" means to spread or distribute something, such as information or a substance, through or across a specific medium or pathway. It often implies the dispersion of something in a wider area or context.
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diffuse through something
The idiom "diffuse through something" refers to the spreading, scattering, or dissemination of something (usually information, ideas, or light) across a medium or area in a gradual or expansive manner. It implies a process of diffusion or dispersion, where something permeates or spreads out in a wide-ranging manner.
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diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a condition characterized by abnormal bone growth along the sides of the vertebrae of the spine.
Similar spelling words for DIFFUSE
Conjugate verb Diffuse
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