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Sparse vs Insubstantial - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between sparse and insubstantial

is that sparse is having widely spaced intervals while insubstantial is lacking substance; not real or strong.

As a verb sparse

is to scatter; to disperse.

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)

    Anagrams

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    insubstantial

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Lacking substance; not real or strong.
    • The bridge was insubstantial and would not safely carry a car.

    Synonyms

    * unsubstantial (archaic)

    Antonyms

    * substantial