scattering
|scat-ter-ing|
B2
/ˈskætərɪŋ/
(scatter)
disperse widely
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scatter' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'sceaterian', where 'sceat' meant 'to throw or cast'.
Historical Evolution
'sceaterian' transformed into the Middle English word 'scateren', and eventually became the modern English word 'scatter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to throw or cast', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to disperse or spread'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of spreading or dispersing something over an area.
The scattering of seeds was done by hand.
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Verb 1
present participle of 'scatter'.
The wind is scattering the leaves.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40