Disseminate \Dis*sem"i*nate\, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p.
Disseminated; p. pr. & vb. n. Disseminating.]
[L.
disseminatus, p. p. of disseminare to disseminate; dis- +
seminare to sow, semen seed. See Seminary.]
1. To sow broadcast or as seed; to scatter for growth and
propagation, like seed; to spread abroad; to diffuse; as,
principles, ideas, opinions, and errors are disseminated
when they are spread abroad for propagation.
2. To spread or extend by dispersion.
A nearly uniform and constant fire or heat
disseminated throughout the body of the earth.
--Woodward.
Syn: To spread; diffuse; propagate; circulate; disperse;
scatter.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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