What does DENSE mean?

Dense

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Closely packed together; thick; difficult to penetrate or understand.

Pronunciation (US): /dɛns/

Pronunciation (UK): /dɛns/

Origin and Usage: The word dense originated from the Latin word densus, which means thick or close together. It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things that are closely packed together. In modern usage, it is also used to describe things that are difficult to understand or penetrate.

Synonyms: Thick, compact, impenetrable, solid, heavy, crowded, opaque, obscure.

Related Words: Dense is a five-letter word and does not have any related five-letter words.

Example Sentences:

• The forest was so dense they could hardly see the sky.
• The book was so dense with technical terms that he had to read it twice to understand it.
• The city was dense with people, noise, and activity.