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(), v. t.[imp. & p. p.Diffused (); p. pr. & vb. n.Diffusing.] [L. diffusus, p. p. of diffundere to pour out, to diffuse; dif- = dis- + fundere to pour. See Fuse to melt.] To pour out and cause to spread, as a fluid; to cause to flow on all sides; to send out, or extend, in all directions; to spread; to circulate; to disseminate; to scatter; as to diffuse information. Thence diffuse His good to worlds and ages infinite. Milton. We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. Whewell. Syn. -- To expand; spread; circulate; extend; scatter; disperse; publish; proclaim. Diffuse" v. i.To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself. Diffuse" (), a.[L. diffusus, p. p.] Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to concise or terse; verbose; prolix; as, a diffuse style; a diffuse writer. A diffuse and various knowledge of divine and human things. Milton. Syn. -- Prolix; verbose; wide; copious; full. See Prolix. スポンサード リンク
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