Sparse: meaning, definitions and examples

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sparse

[ spɑːrs ]

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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.

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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.

Translations

Translations of the word "sparse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esparso

🇮🇳 विरल

🇩🇪 dünn

🇮🇩 jarang

🇺🇦 рідкий

🇵🇱 rzadki

🇯🇵 まばらな

🇫🇷 épars

🇪🇸 escaso

🇹🇷 seyrek

🇰🇷 드문

🇸🇦 نادر

🇨🇿 řídký

🇸🇰 riedky

🇨🇳 稀疏的

🇸🇮 reden

🇮🇸 dreifður

🇰🇿 сирек

🇬🇪 იშვიათი

🇦🇿 seyrək

🇲🇽 escaso

Word origin

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.