dispersed
/dɪˈspɜːst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Spread out in space and/or time; not concentrated.
Adjective
Examples
One other problem studied relates to the potential impact of human waste disposal from dispersed road recreation -- a matter of concern to many managers we've talked to .
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dispersed” mean?
Spread out in space and/or time; not concentrated.
Is “dispersed” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.