sparse

Definition

Having widely spaced intervals.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin sparsus.

Example Sentences

• "a sparse array, index, or matrix"
• "The Leicester to Grimsby service will become hourly throughout (with some extensions to Cleethorpes as at present), while a new hourly Peterborough to Doncaster service via Spalding, Sleaford and Lincoln will join up two routes with a sparse service at present."

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