In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between sparse and profuse
is that
sparse is (obsolete) to scatter; to disperse while
profuse is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
As adjectives the difference between sparse and profuse
is that
sparse is having widely spaced intervals while
profuse is in great quantity or abundance.
As verbs the difference between sparse and profuse
is that
sparse is (obsolete) to scatter; to disperse while
profuse is (obsolete) to pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
sparse English
Adjective
(er)
Having widely spaced intervals.
Not dense; meager.
Related terms
* thin out
Derived terms
* sparse array
* sparse index
* sparse matrix
Verb
( spars)
(obsolete) To scatter; to disperse.
- (Spenser)
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profuse English
Adjective
( en adjective)
In great quantity or abundance.
- She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.
- profuse''' hospitality; '''profuse''' apologies; '''profuse expenditure
* Milton
- a green, shady bank, profuse of flowers
Verb
( profus)
(obsolete) To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.
- (Chapman)
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