scattering

/ˈskædərɪŋ/

/ˈskætərɪŋ/

Other forms: scatterings

Definitions of scattering

1. noun

   a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
   “the first scatterings of green”

   synonyms: sprinkling

   type of:

   small indefinite amount, small indefinite quantity

   an indefinite quantity that is below average size or magnitude
2. noun

   spreading widely or driving off
   synonyms: dispersion

   types:

   Diaspora

   the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time

   dissipation

   breaking up and scattering by dispersion

   type of:

   spread, spreading

   process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
3. noun

   the act of scattering
   synonyms: scatter, strewing

   type of:

   spread, spreading

   act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
4. noun

   the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
   type of:

   action, activity, natural action, natural process

   a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
5. noun

   a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
   synonyms: sprinkle, sprinkling

   type of:

   rain shower, shower

   a brief period of precipitation