adjective Uncommon

dispersed

dih-SPURST

Dispersed (adjective) means Spread out over an area rather than gathered in one place. Example: “The company has a widely dispersed workforce across several countries.”

adjective

Spread out over an area rather than gathered in one place.

"The company has a widely dispersed workforce across several countries."

How to use dispersed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishScattered rather than clustered together.

Common pairings

widely dispersed geographically dispersed

Word forms

more dispersed comparative, most dispersed superlative

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Rhymes for dispersed

versed immersed reversed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dispersed” mean?

The word “dispersed” means spread out over an area rather than gathered in one place. In plain terms, scattered rather than clustered together.

How do you pronounce “dispersed”?

“Dispersed” is pronounced dih-SPURST (/dɪˈspɝst/ in IPA).

How do you use “dispersed” in a sentence?

Here is “dispersed” used in a sentence: “The company has a widely dispersed workforce across several countries.”

What part of speech is “dispersed”?

“Dispersed” is an adjective.

Is “dispersed” a common word?

“Dispersed” is an uncommon word in modern English.