density — the degree of compactness of a substance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the degree of compactness of a substance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdensəti/
Example Sentences
- My brain's density decreases dramatically during Monday morning meetings.
- Scientists measure the density of materials to understand their properties.
- The density of students in the library increases exponentially during exam week.
density
NOUN[/ˈdensəti/]
the degree of compactness of a substance
The density of the forest made the trail difficult to follow.
The fog's density reduced visibility to only a few meters. (📦 Packed + 📏 Amount → Density)
The forest's density increased the battle's intensity, improving the castle's security.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'densitas' meaning thickness or compactness, derived from 'densus' meaning thick or dense. The word entered English through Old French 'densité' in the 14th century.
Breakdown
dens- (thick, from Latin densus) + -ity (noun suffix indicating a state or quality) = density
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My brain's density decreases dramatically during Monday morning meetings.”
“Scientists measure the density of materials to understand their properties.”
“The density of students in the library increases exponentially during exam week.”
“Oil floats on water because it has a lower density.”
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