Diffusion (Noun)
Meaning 1
(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
The property of being diffused or dispersed.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
The act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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- The rapid diffusion of smartphones has transformed the way people communicate.
- The company's innovative approach to marketing led to the diffusion of its brand message to a wider audience.
- The free online courses have contributed to the diffusion of education to underprivileged communities worldwide.
- The fashion trend spread rapidly through social media, illustrating the power of modern diffusion channels.
- The development of the printing press in the 15th century facilitated the mass diffusion of books and learning.
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Meaning 4
The spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The cultural diffusion of the tradition of democracy from ancient Greece to modern Western societies had a profound impact on the development of global politics.
- The slow diffusion of literacy throughout feudal Europe was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the Renaissance.
- The diffusion of Buddhism from India to China led to significant changes in the social and cultural landscape of the region.
- The global diffusion of information technologies has facilitated the rapid spread of social institutions, ideas, and cultural practices across borders.
- The diffusion of indigenous rights movements from the Americas to other parts of the world has inspired marginalized groups to organize and fight for their rights.