sparse
Translation
sparse, scanty, thinly scattered
Examples
The forest had sparse vegetation.
The forest had sparse vegetation.
Information on the topic is sparse.
Information on the topic is sparse.
Grammar Patterns
sparse ((noun)) describing something as thinly scattered The area has a sparse population.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thin, scattered, scarce; Antonyms: dense, abundant, thick
Etymology
From Latin 'sparsus', past participle of 'spargere' meaning 'to scatter'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'space' – if things are sparse, there is a lot of space between them.