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dispersal

[dɪˈspɜːsəl]

dispersal Definition

  • 1the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area
  • 2the movement of organisms from one place to another

Using dispersal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dispersal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dispersal of the protesters by the police was met with criticism.

  • Example

    The dispersal of seeds by the wind is an example of natural dispersal.

  • Example

    The dispersal of the population after the disaster was chaotic.

dispersal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dispersal

Phrases with dispersal

  • the process by which seeds are spread and distributed throughout the environment

    Example

    Seed dispersal can occur through various means such as wind, water, and animals.

  • the movement of a species from one geographical location to another

    Example

    Range dispersal can occur naturally or through human intervention.

  • the movement of genes from one population to another

    Example

    Gene dispersal can occur through migration, hybridization, or other mechanisms.

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Summary: dispersal in Brief

The term 'dispersal' [dɪˈspɜːsəl] refers to the action or process of distributing things or people over a wide area, or the movement of organisms from one place to another. It can be natural or human-induced, as seen in examples like 'The dispersal of seeds by the wind' and 'The dispersal of the population after the disaster.' 'Dispersion' extends into phrases like 'seed dispersal,' and scientific concepts like 'gene dispersal,' denoting the movement of genes from one population to another.