Scatted: meaning, definitions and examples
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scatted
[ ˈskætərd ]
distribute irregularly
The term 'scattered' refers to the act of spreading something widely or irregularly over an area. It often describes objects or people that are dispersed in a non-uniform manner. In a more general sense, it can describe how information or feelings are dispersed or shared among a group. Scattering can happen physically, such as seeds spread across a field, or metaphorically, such as ideas that are proliferated across different mediums.
Synonyms
diffuse, disperse, distribute, spread.
Examples of usage
- The leaves were scattered all over the ground.
- She scattered the flower petals down the aisle.
- The rumors were scattered quickly among the friends.
- They scattered the seeds in the garden.
Translations
Translations of the word "scatted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 espalhado
🇮🇳 बिखरा हुआ
🇩🇪 zerstreut
🇮🇩 tersebar
🇺🇦 розкиданий
🇵🇱 rozproszony
🇯🇵 散らばった
🇫🇷 éparpillé
🇪🇸 esparcido
🇹🇷 dağınık
🇰🇷 흩어진
🇸🇦 مبعثر
🇨🇿 rozptýlený
🇸🇰 rozptýlený
🇨🇳 散布的
🇸🇮 razpršen
🇮🇸 dreifður
🇰🇿 таралған
🇬🇪 გაფანტული
🇦🇿 yayılmış
🇲🇽 esparcido
Etymology
The word 'scattered' originates from the Old English term 'sceotian', which means to shoot or throw. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'scateren', meaning to disperse. The term has been used throughout history in various contexts, often related to the act of spreading objects or people over a distance. As language evolved, the meaning broadened to include metaphorical uses, emphasizing not just physical distribution but also the dissemination of thoughts or information.