interspersed

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in·ter·sperse (

r-spûrs

)

tr.v. in·ter·spersed, in·ter·spers·ing, in·ter·spers·es

1. To distribute among other things at intervals: interspersed red and blue tiles on the walls; intersperse praise with constructive criticism.

2. To supply or diversify with things distributed at intervals: interspersed lamp fixtures on the large ceiling; a newspaper section that was interspersed with advertisements.

[From Latin interspergere, interspers- : inter-, inter- + spargere, to scatter.]

inter·spersed·ly (-spûr

d-l

) adv.

inter·spersion (-spûr

n, -sh

n) n.

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interspersed

adjective scattered, sprinkled, intermixed, peppered, interlarded, bestrewed gunfire interspersed with single shots

Translations

interspersed [ˌɪntə^rˈspɜː^rst] adj
interspersed with (in time) → entrecoupé de; (in space) → alternant avec
... bursts of gunfire, interspersed with single shots → des salves rageuses, entrecoupées de coups de feu isolés
shops interspersed with offices → des commerces alternant avec des bureaux

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