Scattering

Pronunciation: /ˈskætərɪŋ/

Scattering (noun)

  1. The act of spreading things over a wide area.
  2. The process where particles or waves are deflected in different directions.
  3. A small number of things spread over an area.

Examples

  • The scattering of seeds helps plants grow in new areas.
  • A scattering of people gathered in the park.

Common collocations: scattering of seeds, scattering of people, light scattering, scattering of particles, scattering of coins

Synonyms of Scattering

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Scattering

  • when referring to collecting or bringing together