scatter

English

/ˈskætə/, /ˈskætɚ/

verb
Definitions
  • (ergative) To (cause to) separate and go in different directions; to disperse.
  • (transitive) To distribute loosely as by sprinkling.
  • (transitive) To deflect (radiation or particles).
  • (intransitive) To occur or fall at widely spaced intervals.
  • (transitive) To frustrate, disappoint, and overthrow.
  • (transitive) To be dispersed upon.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English scateren inherited from Old English *sceaterian derived from Proto-Indo-European *skey- (split, cut, dissect, separate, distinguish, divide, part, shatter).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*skey-

Gloss

split, cut, dissect, separate, distinguish, divide, part, shatter

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

分

Emoji
🪓

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