Outspreading: meaning, definitions and examples
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outspreading
[ aʊtˈsprɛdɪŋ ]
spread out
To outspread means to spread or extend outwards or widely. It is often used in the context of something that expands over a larger area, such as a landscape or a particular phenomenon. Outspreading can be applied to both physical objects and abstract concepts, signifying a growth or increase in range. It may refer to the distribution of items, information, or characteristics in a more extensive manner than typical spreading.
Synonyms
disperse, expand, extend, spread.
Examples of usage
- The flowers outspread across the meadow.
- Their influence outspread through the community.
- The news of the discovery quickly outspread to neighboring towns.
Translations
Translations of the word "outspreading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 expansão
🇮🇳 फैलाव
🇩🇪 Ausbreitung
🇮🇩 penyebaran
🇺🇦 розповсюдження
🇵🇱 rozprzestrzenianie
🇯🇵 広がり
🇫🇷 diffusion
🇪🇸 expansión
🇹🇷 yayılma
🇰🇷 확산
🇸🇦 انتشار
🇨🇿 rozšíření
🇸🇰 rozšírenie
🇨🇳 扩展
🇸🇮 širitev
🇮🇸 útbreiðsla
🇰🇿 тарату
🇬🇪 გავრცელება
🇦🇿 yayılma
🇲🇽 expansión
Etymology
The word 'outspread' comes from the Middle English 'outspreden,' which is a combination of 'out' meaning 'away from the center' and 'spread' derived from Old English 'spearcan', a verb meaning 'to spread.' Historically, the term has been used to describe various act of spreading or extending over a certain area, aligning with its modern usage in literature and everyday language. The concept of outspreading indicates a tangible action, and its etymology reflects an organic development from early linguistic roots, adapting through different forms of the English language over centuries. The notion encompasses both physical and metaphorical interpretations, reinforcing its versatility in description.