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.