condensed Meaning & Definition
What Does Condensed Mean?
Condensed is an adjective that means reduced to a more compact or dense form. It is also used to mean having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface. As a verb, it means to make denser or more compact.
Word Facts for Condensed
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kən-ˈden(t)st/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | concentrated, abridged and combined |
| Antonyms | extended, expanded and uncondensed |
| Comparative / superlative | more condensed, most condensed |
Condensed Definition (Adjective)
- reduced to a more compact or dense form
- having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface
Condensed as a Verb
- to make denser or more compact
- to subject to condensation
- to undergo condensation
Synonyms of Condensed
Antonyms of Condensed
Condensed in a Sentence
a condensed typeface
An abridged dictionary can be further condensed to pocket size.
Water condenses on the window on cold days because of the warm air inside.
over time the once-fluffy material in the pillow had condensed into a lumpy wad
condense the information into as brief a report as possible
added condensed milk to the mix
Word Forms & Grammar
condensed
con·densed
con·dens·ing
con·dens·able adjective
condensable
condense
condenses
condensible
condensing
condensed (comparative more condensed, superlative most condensed)
Words That Rhyme With Condensed
Origin of Condensed
Middle English, from Latin condensare, from com- + densare to make dense, from densus dense
First Known Use
15th century
15th centuryt
Pronouncing Condensed
The standard pronunciation of condensed is /kən-ˈden(t)st/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (den(t)st).
Questions People Ask About Condensed
Is condensed an adjective or a verb?
Condensed is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for condensed?
Close synonyms of condensed are concentrated, abridged and combined. See the full list of condensed synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of condensed?
The opposite of condensed can be expressed with words like extended, expanded, uncondensed and unconcentrated.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of condensed?
The comparative form is more condensed and the superlative form is most condensed.