v. t.
Thence diffuse
His good to worlds and ages infinite. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
We find this knowledge diffused among all civilized nations. Whewell.
v. i. To pass by spreading every way, to diffuse itself. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. diffusus, p. p. ] Poured out; widely spread; not restrained; copious; full; esp., of style, opposed to
A diffuse and various knowledge of divine and human things. Milton.
a. Spread abroad; dispersed; loose; flowing; diffuse. [ 1913 Webster ]
It grew to be a widely diffused opinion. Hawthorne.
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adv. In a diffuse manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of being diffuse; especially, in writing, the use of a great or excessive number of word to express the meaning; copiousness; verbosity; prolixity. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who, or that which, diffuses. [ 1913 Webster ]