diffusive

[ dih-fyoo-siv ]

adjective

1. tending to diffuse; characterized by diffusion.

diffusive

/ dɪˈfjuːsɪv /

adjective

1. characterized by diffusion

Derived Forms

• difˈfusiveness, noun
• difˈfusively, adverb

Other Words From

• dif·fusive·ly adverb
• dif·fusive·ness noun
• inter·dif·fusive adjective
• inter·dif·fusive·ness noun
• self-dif·fusive adjective
• self-dif·fusive·ly adverb
• self-dif·fusive·ness noun
• undif·fusive adjective
• undif·fusive·ly adverb
• undif·fusive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diffusive¹

First recorded in 1605–15; diffuse + -ive

Example Sentences

The other primary filtering method, called diffusion, is where “the really small particles slow down and enter this diffusive zone where they fuse to the fiber,” she says.

From Outside Online

That diffusive spread, Ross says, suggests that moving groundwater is triggering the swarm.

From Science News

One of the maxims of the old Greek philosophers was that good is diffusive of itself.

From Project Gutenberg

And the very atmosphere of such bliss is diffusive; it seemed as if all the living creatures around understood.

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For while the cause of the Gordians was embraced with such diffusive ardor, the Gordians themselves were no more.

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As far as it may consist of internal collections, a more diffusive knowledge of the circumstances of the State may be necessary.

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The same United Secession journal openly anticipates another and more diffusive result from this great movement; viz.

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Related Words

• late
• lengthy
• protracted
• slow