Sparse

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /spɑːs/
• US IPA: /spɑːɹs/

Origin

From Latin sparsus.

Full definition of sparse

Adjective

1. Having widely spaced intervals.
2. Not dense; meager.

Related terms

• thin out

Derived terms

• sparse array
• sparse index
• sparse matrix

Verb

1. (obsolete) To scatter; to disperse.

Anagrams

• aspers
• parses
• passer
• repass
• spares
• spaser
• spears, Spears