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intersperse

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/

Meanings
  • verb

    Scatter or distribute (things) evenly among other things or at regular intervals.

  • verb

    Interleave or alternate (things) with others.


Pronunciation
  1. /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/



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  2. /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈspɜː(ɹ)s/



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Rhymes
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persevere , rehearse , verse
Variants
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intersperse , interspersed , intersperses , interspersing , interspersion , interspersions
Etymology
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From Old French intersperser 'to scatter among, interleave', from inter- 'between' + spars 'scattered'.


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  1. The term 'intersperse' is often used in the context of computer science to describe the insertion of data between other data.

  2. The word 'intersperse' is derived from the Latin word 'interspersus', which means 'scattered among'.

  3. In music, the term 'intersperse' is used to describe the insertion of short, contrasting musical phrases between longer sections.


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  1. alternate: To take turns or succeed one another in regular order.

  2. interleave: To arrange (two or more things) so that each alternates with the other.


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In literature, 'intersperse' is used to add variety and interest to a text by inserting unexpected or contrasting elements. For example, in a novel, an author may intersperse chapters of action with chapters of introspection or dialogue.

How to Memorize "intersperse"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine scattering or distributing objects evenly among others or interleaving two sets of objects.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'intersperse' with the idea of adding variety or interest to a text or situation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'IS' to remember the meaning of 'intersperse': Interleave or Scatter.


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