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dense

 

[ dษ›ns ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

scientific research

Closely compacted in substance; having parts closely packed together; heavy; difficult to penetrate or understand.

Synonyms

compact, concentrated, solid, thick

Examples of usage

  • The dense fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
  • The dense jungle was full of unseen dangers.
  • Her writing style is dense and requires careful analysis to fully grasp.
  • The scientist presented his dense research findings in a comprehensive report.
  • The textbook was filled with dense information on the topic.
Context #2 | Adjective

population

Having many people, objects, or elements in a small area; crowded or closely packed together.

Synonyms

compact, congested, crowded, thick

Examples of usage

  • The city center was dense with skyscrapers and bustling streets.
  • The dense forest was home to a variety of wildlife species.
  • The dense population in the area led to traffic congestion and limited resources.
  • The neighborhood had a dense concentration of shops and restaurants.
  • The apartment building had a dense layout with many units on each floor.

Translations

Translations of the word "dense" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น denso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ padat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‰ั–ะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gฤ™sty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฟƒใ„ (ใ“ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dense

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ denso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yoฤŸun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ€์ง‘ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุซูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hustรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hustรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ†้›†็š„ (mรฌjรญ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹า“ั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒญแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ denso

Word origin

The word 'dense' originated from the Latin word 'densus', meaning thick or crowded. Over time, it has evolved to encompass various meanings related to compactness, heaviness, and complexity. In scientific contexts, 'dense' is used to describe substances with closely packed particles, while in urban settings, it refers to areas with high population density. The history of 'dense' reflects its versatile usage across different fields and its enduring relevance in describing various forms of compactness and intensity.

See also: densely, densification, density.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,401, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.