diffuse

Meanings

• verb

  Scatter or spread out in all directions; make something less concentrated.

  - "The fog diffused throughout the valley."
  - "The light diffused evenly across the room."

• adjective

  Lack concentration or clarity; be vague or unspecific.

  - "The diffuse instructions made it hard to understand the task."
  - "His thoughts were diffuse and disorganized."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈfjuz/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪˈfjus/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

forspread

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with diffuse
diffuse , refuse , abuse , muse

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Variants

List of all variants of diffuse that leads to same result
diffuse , diffusely , diffuseness , diffusenesses , diffused , diffuses , diffusible , diffusing , diffuse-porous

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'diffundere' meaning 'to scatter, pour out, or spread'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'diffuse' is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in relation to waves and particles.

2. The word 'diffuse' comes from the Latin word 'diffundere', which means 'to scatter, pour out, or spread'.

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Related Concepts

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1. scatter: Related to the verb form of 'diffuse', which means to scatter or spread out.

2. diffusion: The process by which something spreads out or is dispersed in a given area.

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Culture

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In literature, 'diffuse' is often used to describe the scattering of light or sound. In art, it can refer to the blending of colors or the lack of clear definition in an image. In music, it can describe a piece that lacks a clear structure or melody.

How to Memorize "diffuse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fog spreading out and filling a room. Visualize the way the fog scatters light and makes the room less clear.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'diffuse' with the image of a foggy day or a blended painting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S-P-R-E-A-D' to remember the meaning of 'diffuse' - Scatter, Pour, Reach, Extend, Achieve, Disperse.

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