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Interspersed: meaning, definitions and examples

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interspersed

 

[ ˌɪntərˈspɜrst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mixed arrangement

Interspersed refers to something that is distributed among other things in a variety of intervals or placements. It implies a scattering of items, events, or features within a space or context. This term is commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as in nature, literature, and events. For example, one might describe a garden where flowers are interspersed with greenery, or a narrative that has interspersed flashbacks.

Synonyms

dispersed, mixed, scattered.

Examples of usage

  • The flowers were interspersed among the tall grass.
  • She interspersed her speech with humorous anecdotes.
  • Leaves interspersed with blossoms created a beautiful scene.

Translations

Translations of the word "interspersed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intercalado

🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ

🇩🇪 wechselweise

🇮🇩 tersebar

🇺🇦 перемішаний

🇵🇱 wtrącony

🇯🇵 散在した (さんざいした)

🇫🇷 intercalé

🇪🇸 intercalado

🇹🇷 dağınık

🇰🇷 산재한

🇸🇦 موزع

🇨🇿 rozptýlený

🇸🇰 rozptýlený

🇨🇳 交错的 (jiāocuò de)

🇸🇮 razpršen

🇮🇸 dreifður

🇰🇿 аралас

🇬🇪 შერეული

🇦🇿 qarışıq

🇲🇽 intercalado

Etymology

The word 'interspersed' originates from the Latin root 'spargere', which means 'to scatter'. The prefix 'inter-' denotes 'between' or 'among', indicating that something is mixed or placed among other elements. The term has evolved through Middle English as 'interspersen', which retained its meaning related to mixing or distributing elements within a larger whole. Historical texts began to use the term in various fields, including literature and botany, describing the placement of objects or ideas within a given context. The evolution reflects a consistent theme of introducing variety into a composition, whether in written works, gardens, or other arranged spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,368, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.