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Meaning of dense
The primary meaning of the word "dense" is closely packed or having a high degree of concentration.
Etymology of dense
The word "dense" comes from the Old French word "dens", meaning "thick" or "compact", which is derived from the Latin word "densus", meaning "thick" or "dense"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe physical properties, and later expanded to include figurative meanings, such as describing complex ideas or situations
Synonyms
thick
heavy
compact
crowded
packed
tight
close
solid
firm
substantial
intense
profound
complex
complicated
convoluted
intricate
knotty
murky
obscure
opaque
impenetrable
unfathomable
inscrutable
mysterious
abstruse
recondite
profound
deep
Definitions
- Having a high density, meaning a large amount of mass per unit volume
- Having a lot of things or people in a small area, making it crowded or packed
- Difficult to understand or interpret, often due to complexity or lack of clarity
- Having a strong or intense quality, such as a dense forest or a dense fog
Usage Examples
- The dense forest made it difficult to navigate
- The dense fog reduced visibility to almost zero
- The dense language used in the academic paper made it hard to understand
- The dense population of the city led to increased competition for resources
Antonyms
light
airy
sparse
scattered
thin
loose
open
spacious
vacant
empty
rare
uncommon
simple
straightforward
clear
transparent
obvious
effortless
easy
uncomplicated