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sparseness
This term describes a void or a lack of density, evoking a sense of emptiness or isolation. It is frequently used in technical or academic contexts, such as geography or statistics, to describe the physical distribution of objects or people across a landscape.
When applied to abstract concepts like evidence or detail, it suggests a deficiency that renders a conclusion unsupported. It carries a more neutral, descriptive tone than "scarcity," which often implies a desperate need or a critical shortage of a resource.
Meanings
The quality of being thinly scattered or distributed over a wide area.
The sparseness of the population in the desert makes infrastructure development difficult.
Examples
The sparseness of the population in the tundra makes infrastructure development difficult.
The sparseness of the population in the tundra makes infrastructure development difficult.
I cannot believe the sparseness of the crowd at the opening ceremony.
The sparseness of the forest allowed the sunlight to reach the ground.
The sparseness of the evidence makes it hard to build a strong case.
Look at the sparseness of these notes. How am I supposed to study for the exam?
The sparseness of the desert landscape felt overwhelming and silent.
The report was criticized for the sparseness of its technical details.
The sparseness of the stars in this part of the galaxy is striking.