Dispersal: meaning, definitions and examples

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dispersal

 

[ dɪˈspɜːrsəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

migration of organisms

The dispersal of seeds by wind is a common method of reproduction for many plant species. It helps plants colonize new areas and expand their range.

Synonyms

distribution, scattering, spread

Examples of usage

  • Dispersal of pollen by bees is essential for the fertilization of flowers.
  • Animal dispersal plays a crucial role in maintaining genetic diversity within populations.
Context #2 | Noun

breaking up and spreading of something

The dispersal of the crowd by police was necessary to maintain public order.

Synonyms

dispersion, dissemination, scattering

Examples of usage

  • The dispersal of clouds allowed the sun to shine through.
  • The dispersal of information through social media can have a significant impact.

Translations

Translations of the word "dispersal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dispersão

🇮🇳 प्रसार

🇩🇪 Verbreitung

🇮🇩 penyebaran

🇺🇦 розсіювання

🇵🇱 rozproszenie

🇯🇵 散布 (sanpu)

🇫🇷 dispersion

🇪🇸 dispersión

🇹🇷 dağılım

🇰🇷 분산 (bunsan)

🇸🇦 تشتت

🇨🇿 rozptyl

🇸🇰 rozptýlenie

🇨🇳 分散 (fēnsàn)

🇸🇮 razpršitev

🇮🇸 dreifing

🇰🇿 таралу

🇬🇪 გავრცელება

🇦🇿 yayılma

🇲🇽 dispersión

Word origin

The word 'dispersal' originated from the Latin word 'dispersus', which means 'scattered'. The concept of dispersal has been studied in various fields such as biology, ecology, and sociology. It refers to the movement or spreading out of individuals or things from a central point. Dispersal plays a crucial role in the survival and adaptation of species, as well as in the distribution of resources and information.

See also: disperser, dispersion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,867, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.