Smattering
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Smattering is a noun meaning A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
Meaning
A shallow or superficial knowledge of a subject.
More Meanings
- A small amount or number of something.
- present participle and gerund of smatter
Example Sentences
There’s only a smattering of people who oppose the first amendment.
She knows a smattering of Greek, but not enough to carry on a conversation.
1529, Thomas More, The Supplycacyon of Soulys [The Supplication of Souls], London: W. Rastell, Book 2, […] he had a lytell smatterynge in the lawe: […]
He had only a mail-order smattering of music, painting; he had never read Dante or Goethe nor anything of Shakespeare except the plays on which he had been spoon-fed at Amherst […]
Word Forms
- smatterings
Synonyms for smattering
Depending on context, synonyms include smatter, ace, atom, atomy, aught, bissel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include handful, tang, tinge, feel, taste, territory.
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