scattered

UK /ˈskætɚd/ US /ˈskætɚd/
adj 4

Definitions

adj

1

Dispersed, spread apart into disunited units.

scattered applause

And when their ſcattered armie is ſubdu’d: And you march on their ſlaughtered carkaſſes, Share equally the gold that bought their liues, And liue like Gentlmen in Perſea, […]

2

Seemingly randomly distributed.

There were many wooden chairs for the bulk of his visitors, and two wicker armchairs with red cloth cushions for superior people. From the packing-cases had emerged some Indian clubs,[…], and all these articles[…] made a scattered and untidy decoration that Mrs. Clough assiduously dusted and greatly cherished.

3

Covering three eighths to four eighths of the sky.

4

Affecting 30 percent to 50 percent of a forecast zone.

Scattered showers.

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