density

/ˈdɛnsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being dense; a measure of mass per unit volume of a substance.

“The high density of the metal made it difficult to work with.”

2. noun

A state of being crowded or filled to capacity.

“The city’s density during rush hour made it hard to find a seat on the bus.”

3. noun

A state of being intense or extreme; a high level of concentration or focus.

“The density of the workout routine helped her build muscle quickly.”

4. noun

A state of being thick or compact; a measure of the tightness of a material.

“The density of the fog made it hard to see the road.”

5. noun

A state of being close together or crowded; a measure of the closeness of objects or people.

“The density of the trees in the forest made it a great place for hiking.”

6. noun

A state of being crowded or filled to capacity; a high level of population or activity.

“The density of the city made it difficult to find a place to live.”

7. noun

A measure of the concentration of a substance, especially in a solution or mixture.

“The density of the solution was measured using a spectrophotometer.”

8. verb

To make something dense or thick; to fill something to capacity.

“The heavy rain density filled the reservoir quickly.”

Synonyms

  • compactness
  • concentration
  • intensity
  • thickness

Antonyms

  • emptiness
  • scarcity
  • spread
  • thinness