sparse
Translation
sparse, thinly scattered, scanty
Examples
The population in this area is sparse.
The population in this area is sparse.
His hair is becoming rather sparse.
His hair is becoming rather sparse.
Information on the topic is sparse.
Information on the topic is sparse.
Grammar Patterns
((sparse + noun)) thinly scattered sparse vegetation
((to be sparse)) to be thinly scattered The crowd was sparse.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thin, scattered, scanty; Antonyms: dense, abundant, thick
Etymology
From Latin 'sparsus', past participle of 'spargere' meaning 'to scatter'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'space'. If there is a lot of space between things, they are sparse.