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scatteration

[ skat-uh-rey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of scattering. scattering.
  2. the state of being scattered. scattered.
  3. something scattered. scattered.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scatteration1

First recorded in 1770–80; scatter + -ation

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