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What is another word for Density? – 109 Density Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    compactness thickness heaviness solidity mass bulk weight intensity concentration tightness closeness proximity heaviness solidity firmness substantiality materiality corporeality concreteness substantialness massiveness ponderosity gravitas profusion abundance plentifulness numerosity multiplicity quantity amount volume capacity

    Meaning of Density

    The primary meaning of the word "Density" refers to the amount of mass per unit volume of a substance or object.

    Definitions

    • The mass of a substance per unit volume, typically measured in kilograms per cubic meter or pounds per cubic foot.
    • The degree of compactness or heaviness of a substance.
    • A measure of the amount of something per unit area or volume.

    Etymology of Density

    The word "Density" originates from the Latin word "densitas," which means "thickness" or "compactness."
    The Latin term is derived from "densus," meaning "thick" or "dense."
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the physical property of substances.

    Example Uses

    • The density of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter.
    • The density of the population in urban areas is much higher than in rural areas.
    • The density of the forest made it difficult to navigate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    rarity sparsity thinness lightness looseness openness emptiness hollowness vacancy voidness tenuity tenuosity rarity infrequency scarcity paucity dearth insubstantiality immateriality intangibility ephemerality transience