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sparce

sparce is the obsolete form of sparse.

Meaning of sparse

Adjective

sparse (comparative sparser, superlative sparsest)

  1. Having widely spaced intervals.
    • a sparse array, index, or matrix
    Synonyms:
    spread out
  2. Not dense; meager; scanty
    Synonyms:
    insufficient
  3. Having few nonzero elements

See all 4 meanings of sparse

Forms of sparce

comparativemore sparce
superlativemost sparce

Questions about sparce

What is sparce the obsolete form of?
Sparce is the obsolete form of sparse.

Words near sparce in the dictionary

  1. sparaxises
  2. sparble
  3. sparbled
  4. sparbles
  5. sparbling
  6. sparce
  7. spare
  8. spare a thought for
  9. spare ball
  10. spare balls
  11. spare change

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