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SPARSE

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Sparse.

How to pronounce sparse:

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Sparse - as an adjective satellite

Not dense

Example: "A thin beard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Sparse - as a verb

To scatter; to disperse.

Sparse - as an adjective

Having widely spaced intervals.

Example: "A sparse array, index, or matrix"

Not dense; meager; scanty

Having few nonzero elements

Example Sentences

"The desert is a sparse landscape with very little vegetation."
"The professor's sparse comments left the students confused about the topic."
"She lived in a small apartment with sparse furnishings."
"The sparse attendance at the meeting indicated a lack of interest."
"The artist chose to use a sparse color palette in this painting."
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Word Game Points

Is SPARSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sparse is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPARSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SPARSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sparse is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPARSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is SPARSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sparse is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPARSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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