diffusive Synonyms & Antonyms
/dɪˈfjuːsɪv/
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Diffusive as an Adjective
1
That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
2
Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; long-winded.
3
That diffuses something; disseminating.
4
Pertaining to diffusion.
5
Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; (in negative sense) long-winded.
Word Forms & Grammar
diffusive (comparative more diffusive, superlative most diffusive)
Words That Rhyme With Diffusive
Origin of Diffusive
From post-classical Latin diffusivus (“tending to spread; expansive”) (13th century), from participle stem of Latin diffundere (“diffuse, disperse”).
Quick Facts About Diffusive
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈfjuːsɪv/ |
| Meaning | That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people |
| Comparative / superlative | more diffusive, most diffusive |