Sparse

[spɑːs] or [spɑrs]

Definition

(adj.) not dense; 'a thin beard'; 'trees were sparse' .

Editor: Martin--From WordNet

Definition

(superl.) Thinly scattered; set or planted here and there; not being dense or close together; as, a sparse population.

(superl.) Placed irregularly and distantly; scattered; -- applied to branches, leaves, peduncles, and the like.

(v. t.) To scatter; to disperse.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Scattered, spread here and there, not dense.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Scattered, sprinkled, few, scanty, thin, meagre, innumerous

ANT:Dense, multitudinous, numerous, frequented, thick, crowded, populous

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Definition

adj. thinly scattered: scanty.—adv. Sparse′ly.—n. Sparse′ness.—adj. Spar′sile.—n. Spar′sity.

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