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disseminated

/dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪ.tɪd/advanced Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.verb

To spread or disperse something, especially information, widely.

Example Sentences:
  • The organization disseminated information about the new policy to all employees.
  • The findings were disseminated through academic journals and international conferences.
2.adjective

Spread throughout an organ or the body; widely scattered.

Example Sentences:
  • The patient was diagnosed with disseminated cancer that had spread to the lungs and liver.
  • The disease is characterized by disseminated lesions across the skin.
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'disseminatus', the past participle of 'disseminare', which combines 'dis-' (in every direction) and 'seminare' (to sow, from 'semen', meaning seed). It literally means to scatter seeds widely.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'dis-semen-ated' as 'dis-semen-nation': spreading seeds (semen) across a nation.

Frequently Asked Questions About “disseminated

1. What is the meaning of “disseminated” in English?

In English, disseminated (verb) is defined as: “To spread or disperse something, especially information, widely.”.

2. How do you use “disseminated” in a sentence?

The organization disseminated information about the new policy to all employees.

3. What are English synonyms of “disseminated”?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of “disseminated”?

Derived from the Latin 'disseminatus', the past participle of 'disseminare', which combines 'dis-' (in every direction) and 'seminare' (to sow, from 'semen', meaning seed). It literally means to scatter seeds widely.