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Sparse Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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sparse

sparse

🇺🇸 /ˈspɑɹs/ · 🇬🇧 /spˈɑːs/

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

data analysis

Occurring at widely spaced intervals; not dense or crowded.

Synonyms

limited, scattered, thin.

Examples of usage

  • The data set is too sparse for meaningful analysis.
  • The sparse population of the region makes it difficult to conduct a survey.
Context #2 | Adjective

furniture

Minimally furnished or decorated; lacking in richness, abundance, or fullness.

Synonyms

austere, minimal, simple.

Examples of usage

  • The sparse living room had only a few chairs and a small table.
  • The sparse design of the bedroom gave it a modern and minimalist look.

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Quick facts about “sparse”

Sparse is a 1-syllable adjective. It is pronounced /ˈspɑɹs/ in American English and /spˈɑːs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 6 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #10,368 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'sparse'

The word 'sparse' originated from the Latin word 'sparsus', which means scattered or spread out. It has been used in English since the 18th century to describe things that are thinly distributed or lacking in abundance.

See also: sparcity, sparsely, sparsity.

Rhymes

Sparse rhymes with carse, farce, parse, arce, arse and marse.

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Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,368, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.