This is the 16211th most frequent Russian word.
распространена
"Common" or "widespread."
The word 'распространена' is used in the context of describing the prevalence or wide acceptance of an idea.
Эта идея широко распространена среди ученых.
This idea is widely spread among scientists.
Here, 'распространена' depicts the action of spreading a condition or occurrence across areas.
Эпидемия была распространена на несколько регионов.
The epidemic was spread to several regions.
In this case, 'распространяться' (past tense form 'распространилась') is utilized to express the quick dissemination of information.