interspersed
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in·ter·sperse
(ĭn′tər-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.]
in′ter·spers′ed·ly (-spûr′sĭd-lē) adv.
in′ter·sper′sion (-spûr′zhən, -shən) n.
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interspersed
(ˌɪntəˈspɜːst)adj
appearing at intervals or in gaps
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interspersed
adjective scattered, sprinkled, intermixed, peppered, interlarded, bestrewed gunfire interspersed with single shots
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interspersed
[ˌɪntərˈspɜːrst] adjinterspersed 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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