noun
- the quality or state of being diffuse; tendency to spread out or scatter widely
- the quality of being spread out or distributed over a wide area or range
Usage: often used to describe writing, speech, or thought that lacks focus or conciseness
Usage: used in physical or abstract contexts
Examples
- The diffusiveness of his writing made it hard to follow his main argument.
- Critics complained about the diffusiveness of the novel, which wandered between too many subplots.
- The diffusiveness of light through frosted glass creates a soft, even glow.
- Her tendency toward diffusiveness in conversation often frustrated her colleagues.
- The diffusiveness of the organization's goals led to confusion about priorities.
- He struggled to overcome the diffusiveness of his thoughts and express himself clearly.