Synonyms: diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, dissemination
Definition: the act of dispersing or diffusing something
Usage: the dispersion of the troops; the diffusion of knowledge
Similar words: spread, spreading
Definition: act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Synonyms: diffusion, dissemination
Definition: the property of being diffused or dispersed
Similar words: dispersion, distribution
Definition: the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
Usage: worldwide in distribution; the distribution of nerve fibers; in complementary distribution
Synonyms: diffusion
Definition: the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
Similar words: spread, spreading
Definition: process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Synonyms: diffusion
Definition: (physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity
Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity