dispersive

/ˈdɪspɜrvɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to scatter or break up; causing something to break up into different parts.

“The dispersive nature of the storm made it difficult to predict its path.”

2. noun

A person, thing, or influence that disperses or breaks up something.

“The dispersive forces in the atmosphere caused the particles to spread out.”

Synonyms

  • breaking up
  • dispersing
  • scattering
  • separating

Antonyms

  • converging
  • gathering
  • unifying