Densest: meaning, definitions and examples
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densest
[ ˈdɛnsɪst ]
physical density
The term 'densest' refers to the highest density of a material or substance compared to others. It is often used in scientific contexts, especially in physics and chemistry, to describe the concentration of mass within a given volume. For example, lead is one of the densest naturally occurring elements. Materials described as densest can affect the properties of objects, including weight, strength, and thermal conductivity. In everyday language, it can also informally describe a person or idea as being difficult to understand or overwhelming.
Synonyms
heaviest, most compact, most concentrated, most substantial, thickest.
Examples of usage
- Gold is denser than silver.
- The densest part of the forest was hard to navigate.
- This foam is the densest on the market.
- She spoke in the densest jargon of all.
- The gas giant has the densest atmosphere in the solar system.
Translations
Translations of the word "densest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais denso
🇮🇳 सबसे घना
🇩🇪 dichtesten
🇮🇩 paling padat
🇺🇦 найщільніший
🇵🇱 najgęstszy
🇯🇵 最も密な
🇫🇷 le plus dense
🇪🇸 el más denso
🇹🇷 en yoğun
🇰🇷 가장 밀집한
🇸🇦 الأكثر كثافة
🇨🇿 nejhustší
🇸🇰 najhustejší
🇨🇳 最密
🇸🇮 najgostejši
🇮🇸 þéttasti
🇰🇿 ең тығыз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სქელი
🇦🇿 ən sıx
🇲🇽 el más denso
Etymology
The word 'dense' derives from the Latin term 'densus,' which means thick or heavy. This term evolved through the Middle English period, where it was adopted to describe physical thickness and compactness. As language developed, 'dense' grew to encompass not only physical attributes but also figurative meanings, such as complexity or difficulty in understanding. The superlative form 'densest' emerged as a natural extension of this word, indicating the highest degree of density. Over time, it has found applications in various scientific fields, including physics, materials science, and biology, illustrating its versatility across disciplines.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,684, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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