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diffuse

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfjuːz/

The English word “diffuse” has 4 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To spread (something) over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.
  2. To be spread over or through as in air, water, or other matter, especially by fluid motion or passive means.

adjective

  1. Everywhere or throughout everything; not focused or concentrated.
  2. Wordy; verbose.

Etymology

From Middle French diffuser, from Latin diffūsus, past participle of diffundere, from dis- + fundere.

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