smattering

[ smat-er-ing ]
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noun
  1. a slight, superficial, or introductory knowledge of something: a smattering of Latin.

  2. a small amount or number: She’s written a smattering of poetry.

adjective
  1. slight or superficial.

Origin of smattering

1
First recorded in 1530–40; smatter + -ing1.

Other words from smattering

  • smat·ter·ing·ly, adverb

Words Nearby smattering

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British Dictionary definitions for smattering

smattering

/ (ˈsmætərɪŋ) /


noun
  1. a slight or superficial knowledge

  2. a small amount

Derived forms of smattering

  • smatteringly, adverb

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