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dissemination

noun/dɪˈsɛmɪneɪʃən/

definition

the act of spreading or distributing information widely

example

The dissemination of research findings is crucial for advancing scientific knowledge and encouraging public awareness.

synonyms
distributioncirculationspread
word origin — derived from the Latin word 'disseminatio', which comes from 'disseminare', meaning 'to scatter abroad'.

dissemination, complexity, effectiveness, affection, constituent: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 196. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. dissemination · noun/dɪˈsɛmɪneɪʃən/

    the act of spreading or distributing information widely

    The dissemination of research findings is crucial for advancing scientific knowledge and encouraging public awareness.

    Synonyms: distribution, circulation, spread

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'disseminatio', which comes from 'disseminare', meaning 'to scatter abroad'.

  2. complexity · noun/kəmˈplɛksɪti/

    the state of being intricate or complicated

    The complexity of the mathematical problem puzzled the students for hours.

    Synonyms: intricacy, complication, elaborateness

    Origin: from Latin 'complexitas', from 'complexis' meaning 'entangled'.

  3. effectiveness · noun/ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

    the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result

    The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy has exceeded our expectations, leading to a significant increase in sales.

    Synonyms: efficacy, efficiency, success

    Origin: derived from the Latin word 'effectivus', meaning 'producing a desired effect'

  4. affection · noun/əˈfɛkʃən/

    a gentle feeling of fondness or liking

    Her affection for animals was evident when she volunteered at the shelter every weekend.

    Synonyms: fondness, love, tenderness

    Origin: Originating from Middle English 'affeccioun', which comes from Old French 'affection', and Latin 'affectio', meaning 'a bringing about, influence'.

  5. constituent · noun/kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

    a member of a group represented by an elected official

    As a constituent, she felt it was important to voice her concerns about local education policies to her elected representative.

    Synonyms: voter, elector, denizen

    Origin: derived from Latin 'constituens', present participle of 'constituere', meaning 'to establish or settle'