Definition of DIFFUSIVE

diffusive

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • spreading by diffusion

Adj

  • That is spread or dispersed across a wide area or among a large number of people.
  • Involving or employing many words; expansive, discursive; (in negative sense) long-winded.
  • That diffuses something; disseminating.
  • Pertaining to diffusion.

Origin / Etymology

From post-classical Latin diffusivus (“tending to spread; expansive”) (13th century), from participle stem of Latin diffundere (“diffuse, disperse”).

Scrabble Score: 19

diffusive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diffusive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diffusive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

diffusive is a valid Words With Friends word