Definition of Sparse

1. Adjective. Not dense. "Trees were sparse"

Exact synonyms: Thin
Similar to: Distributed
Derivative terms: Sparseness, Sparsity

Definition of Sparse

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

2. v. t. To scatter; to disperse.

Definition of Sparse

1. Adjective. Having widely spaced intervals. ¹

2. Adjective. Not dense; meager. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sparse

1. thinly distributed [adj SPARSER, SPARSEST] : SPARSELY [adv]

Medical Definition of Sparse

1. 1. Thinly scattered; set or planted here and there; not being dense or close together; as, a sparse population. 2. Placed irregularly and distantly; scattered; applied to branches, leaves, peduncles, and the like. Origin: L. Sparsus, p.p. Of spargere to strew, scatter. Cf. Asperse, Disperse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sparse

sparrow hawk
sparrow hawks
sparrow limit
sparrowhawk
sparrowhawks
sparrowless
sparrowlike
sparrows
sparrowwort
sparry
spars
sparse (current term)
sparsely
sparseness
sparsenesses
sparsening
sparser
sparsest
sparsification
sparsified
sparsifier
sparsifiers
sparsify
sparsifying
sparsing
sparsities

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