DIFFUSES Meaning and
Definition
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Diffuses is a verb that can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. The most common definition of diffuses is to spread or scatter something in various directions. It involves the process of dispersing or disseminating something over a wide area or among different individuals or groups. For instance, when a fragrance is diffused, it means that it is released and spreads throughout the room, filling the air with its scent.
In a more metaphorical sense, diffuses can refer to the act of making something less intense or severe. It is the act of softening or alleviating something, such as tension, a problem, or a conflict. For example, a mediator diffuses a heated argument by finding common ground and encouraging compromise between the parties involved.
Another meaning of diffuses is to make something less concentrated or less dense. It involves the process of thinning, diluting, or weakening a substance or solution by adding a solvent or dispersing agent. In scientific terms, diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, allowing for an equal distribution.
In summary, the verb diffuses can be defined as the act of spreading or scattering something widely, making something less intense or severe, or making something less concentrated or dense.
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Etymology of DIFFUSES
The word diffuses originates from the Latin word diffusus, which is the past participle of the verb diffundere. Diffundere is a compound of the prefix dis- meaning apart, and the verb fundere meaning to pour. In Latin, diffundere means to spread out, scatter, or pour out. Over time, this Latin term evolved into the Old French word diffuser, which ultimately gave rise to the modern English word diffuses.
Conjugate verb Diffuses
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