Englishfor English speakers
aspect
Noun
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An aspect is a view of something, often something non-physical, such as an idea or a problem.
In Chapter 2 we look at processor size. In Chapter 3 we consider other aspects of processor design.
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In grammar, aspect is the verb form(s) that show the speaker's view of whether the situation is complete or happens again and again. English shows the progressive aspect by using (be) + -ing.
"I go" and "I'm going" are both present tense, but "I'm going" is in the progressive aspect.
scattering
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noun
a light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
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noun
(= sprinkling)
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
the first scatterings of green
a sprinkling of grey at his temples
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noun
the physical process in which particles are deflected haphazardly as a result of collisions
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noun
(= dispersion)
spreading widely or driving off
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noun
(= scatter)
the act of scattering