smattering

Meanings

• Noun

  A small amount or quantity of something; a sprinkling or scattering.

  - "She gave the room a smattering of perfume."
  - "He has a smattering of knowledge about art."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smattering
matter , clatter , shatter

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Variants

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smattering , smatterings , smatter , smattered , smatterer , smatterers , smatters

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a scattering' or 'a sprinkling'. Derived from the Old English word 'smetterian', meaning 'to scatter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smattering' first appeared in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In the 16th century, 'smattering' was used to describe the practice of scattering seeds or fertilizer over a field.

3. The word 'smattering' is often used in a derogatory way to describe someone who has only a superficial or limited understanding of a subject.

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Related Concepts

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1. Knowledge: Smattering refers to a limited or superficial understanding of a subject, as opposed to a deep or comprehensive knowledge.

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Culture

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In literature, 'smattering' is often used to describe a superficial or incomplete understanding of a subject. It can also refer to a small amount or sample of something, such as a smattering of rain or a smattering of seeds.

How to Memorize "smattering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small amount of something being scattered or sprinkled.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smattering' with the idea of a small amount or a sprinkling.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as 'Sprinkle Meater' or 'A Smattering of Seeds', to help remember the definition.

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