condensed

[kuhn-denst]

adjective

1. reduced in volume, area, length, or scope; shortened.

   a condensed version of the book.

2. made denser, especially reduced from a gaseous to a liquid state.

3. thickened by distillation or evaporation; concentrated.

   condensed lemon juice.

4. Printing.,  (of type) narrow in proportion to its height.

condensed

/ kənˈdɛnst /

adjective

1. (of printers' type) narrower than usual for a particular height Compare expanded

2. botany designating an inflorescence in which the flowers are crowded together and are almost or completely sessile

3. Also called: fused. chem designating a polycyclic ring system in a molecule in which two rings share two or more common atoms, as in naphthalene

Other Word Forms

• condensedly adverb
• condensedness noun
• noncondensed adjective
• uncondensed adjective
• well-condensed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of condensed¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; condense + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The majesty of a glorious heritage brand condensed into an opulent storefront.

From Los Angeles Times

There's just so many more options, whereas it feels very condensed for the Chiefs.

From BBC

“I know the tenants, they may think it might be inconvenient for them, but in condensed areas, the city allows it and they need it, they encourage it.”

From Los Angeles Times

That’s where her mottos come in — short, memorable phrases that condensed technique into a moment you could carry from the screen to your own kitchen.

From Salon

This interview was conducted in Spanish, translated, edited and condensed for clarity.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• concise