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Dense
/dens/
Having parts that are closely packed together; difficult to see through or understand.
Synonyms:
thick
compact
solid
impenetrable
opaque
Antonyms:
sparse
thin
clear
transparent
simple
Examples:
A heavy,
dense
mass of swaying green water.
This kind of
dense
brushwood is known as maquis.
He was too
dense
to follow the discussion.
Etymology:
Derived from the Latin word
densus,
meaning
thick
or
compact,
which dates back to the 16th century.
Usage Statistics:
169 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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