Intersperse comes from Latin interspersus, a combination of the prefix inter- ("between or among") and sparsus, the past participle of spargere, meaning "to scatter." Sparsus is also the source of sparse.
You should intersperse these pictures evenly throughout the book.
Some seagulls were interspersed among the ducks.
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.โ๐ Image ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026 This tray has a pattern of frolicking orange bunnies, interspersed with blooming pink flowers and soft green leaves.โ๐ Image Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026 From there, the one-minute-and-sixteen-second clip unfolds with a rapid montage of electrifying concert footage, interspersed with candid moments from life on the road.โ๐ Image Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2026 New clips of the Laguners as adults are interspersed with the original opening credits to create a fun then-and-now comparison.โ๐ Image Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intersperse
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Etymology
Latin interspersus interspersed, from inter- + sparsus, past participle of spargere to scatter โ more at spark
