Definition of Diffuse
Diffuse
dif·fuse


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to spread or cause to spread throughout a large area;

e.g. Slowly, the air freshener smell will diffuse throughout the entire room.

(verb)
to extend or scatter;

e.g. The use of the internet will slowly diffuse throughout the entire continent.

(adjective)
not concentrated; spread out over a large area;

e.g. The diffuse lighting in the room created a very warm and calm atmosphere.

(adjective)
ill-organized and lacking clarity;

e.g. She was not able to support her argument in the essay, making the paper rather diffuse.



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