scatter
scatter Lexical Profile
scatter Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To throw, drop, or distribute loosely and at random in various directions.
"The gardener began to scatter wildflower seeds across the freshly tilled soil."
To separate and move off quickly in different directions, or to cause a group to do so.
"A sudden clap of thunder caused the flock of pigeons to scatter across the plaza."
To deflect or diffuse light, sound, or subatomic particles in irregular directions (in physics).
"Tiny water droplets in the clouds scatter sunlight in all directions."
• noun
A small, dispersed amount or distribution of things spread irregularly over an area.
"A small scatter of wildflowers grew along the rocky hillside."
The deflection or diffusion of light, sound, particles, or radiation when passing through a medium or striking a surface.
"Atmospheric scatter causes the sky to appear blue during the day."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English scateren, a northern variant of schateren ('shatter'), ultimately of Germanic origin and related to Old English sceacan ('to shake').