scatter

Meanings

• Verb

  To throw or cast particles in various directions; to distribute loosely or widely.

  - "The wind scatters the leaves."
  - "Scatter seeds in the garden."
  - "Scatter the breadcrumbs for the birds."

• Verb

  To distribute or allocate (money, resources, etc.) in a careless or wasteful manner.

  - "The company's profits were scattered among the executives."
  - "He scatters his money on unnecessary things."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈskætɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scatter
chatter , scatterbrain , shatter

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Variants

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scatter , scattered , scatterer , scatterers , scattering , scatters , scatter diagram , scatter diagrams , scatter rug , scatter rugs , scatter cushion

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Forms

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scatters, scattered, scattering

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Etymology

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Old English scettra 'a spreading, scattering; a scattering of seeds, a sowing,' from scetan 'to spread, scatter,' related to scete 'a spreading, spreading out, a spreading apart,' from Proto-Germanic *skat- 'to spread, extend,' from PIE *skat- 'to spread.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scatter plot' in statistics refers to a graphical method of displaying data, where data points are represented as individual points on a coordinate system.

2. The verb 'scatter' comes from the Old English word 'scettra', which means 'a spreading, scattering'.

3. In the game of Scrabble, the word 'scatter' is worth 11 points.

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Related Concepts

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1. disperse: To scatter or distribute widely

2. sow: To scatter seeds in order to grow

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Culture

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In literature, 'scatter' is often used metaphorically to describe the dispersion of various elements, such as emotions, ideas, or resources. In art, it can refer to the use of loose brushstrokes or the scattering of paint. In music, it might be used to describe the sound of scattered instruments or the improvisational nature of a performance.

How to Memorize "scatter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a handful of seeds being scattered in the wind or imagine throwing handfuls of leaves into the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scatter' with the image of a windy day and leaves being carried away by the wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Sowing Seeds' to remember the meaning of 'scatter'.

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