Synonyms for dispersal

Most common

dispersion · diffusion · dissemination · strewing

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Noun

Antonyms

congregation, accumulation, concentration

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.

Related words

Phrases

radiological dispersal device dispersal prison

Forms

Plural

dispersals → dispersions, diffusions, disseminations, strewings…

Example sentences

• diffusion Diffusion is passive because it doesn't require an external source of energy.
• dissemination The dissemination of scientific knowledge is essential.
• dispersion I need one more bucket of white dispersion paint.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

8 letters

strewing

9 letters

diffusion³

10 letters

dispersion³

11 letters

disbandment

13 letters

dissemination⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (diffusion³ = 3 syllables).