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Meaning of Dense
The primary meaning of the word "Dense" is relating to something that has a high amount of mass per unit volume, or is closely packed.
Definitions
- Having a high density, meaning a large amount of mass per unit volume
- Closely packed or crowded, either physically or in terms of complexity
- Difficult to understand or interpret, often due to complexity or ambiguity
- Having a thick or heavy consistency, such as a dense fog or a dense cake
Etymology of Dense
The word "Dense" originates from the Old French word "dens," meaning thick or dense, which is derived from the Latin word "densus," meaning thick or dense
The Latin word "densus" is also related to the word "densare," meaning to make thick or dense
The word "Dense" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe physical properties, and later expanded to include figurative meanings related to complexity and clarity
Example Uses
- The dense forest made it difficult to navigate
- The dense fog reduced visibility to near zero
- The dense language used in the contract made it hard to understand
- The dense population of the city led to high demand for housing