Pronunciation

/dɛns/

Definitions

• Adjective: 1. Having a large number or concentration of particles, people, or things per unit volume, making something appear solid or thick. For example: “The forest was dense with tall trees.”
• 2. (Math) Characterized by a high degree of complexity or density in data or information. For example: “A dense dataset requires sophisticated analysis.”
• 3. (Physics) Referring to a material with a low permeability to light or other electromagnetic waves. For example: “A dense fog blocked the view.”

Noun (rarely used)

• A quality or condition that is dense, especially when describing something intangible. For example: “The book’s subject matter is very dense.”

Adverb

• In a dense manner; closely or thickly. For example: “The crowd was densely packed for the concert.”

Phrases

• “Dense foliage” describes thick vegetation.
• “A dense network” refers to a tightly connected system.
• “Dense packing” means efficient use of space.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The jungle was so dense that it was hard to navigate.”
• Noun: “The professor explained the dense theory with patience.”
• Adverb: “She carefully studied the dense data to extract valuable insights.”

Synonyms

• Thick
• Concentrated
• Intimate
• Congested
• Compact