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Definition of diffuseness

diffuseness

/dɪˈfjuːs.nəs/
dif · fuse · ness
Adverb:diffusely
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Adjective:diffuse
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diffuseness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being spread out widely, scattered, or lacking concentration.

Example

"The diffuseness of the rural population made it difficult to establish a centralized public transit system."

2

The quality of being wordy, rambling, or lacking conciseness and clear focus in speech or writing.

Example

"The editor criticized the manuscript for its stylistic diffuseness and recommended cutting several repetitive chapters."

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• Rhymes for diffuseness

• Nearby Words

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diffuser
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the adjective 'diffuse' and the native English suffix '-ness'. 'Diffuse' derives from Latin 'diffusus', the past participle of 'diffundere' ('to pour out or spread widely'), from 'dis-' ('apart') and 'fundere' ('to pour').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diffuseness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diffuseness
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