Definition

Describing something that has been made smaller or more concentrated, often by removing water or other elements.

Example

The chef used condensed milk to make the dessert richer and sweeter.

Conversation

I just finished reading that article about the weather patterns.

Oh, I heard it was really interesting and condensed in terms of information.

Yeah, it was great! They really packed a lot into a few pages.

Exactly! I prefer condensed versions; they save so much time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something denser or more concentrated by removing water or other elements.

Example

The chef condensed the sauce by simmering it for a long time.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you notice how the movie condensed the book's storyline?

Yeah, I thought it was interesting how they left out some details.

Right? I felt like they condensed it too much in some parts.

Root Explanation

Condensed → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "densus" (meaning thick or dense). The word "condensed" means made thicker or more compact by bringing together the elements.

Memory Tip

Think of things being brought "together" ('con-') to become "thicker" ('densus') — that's why condensed means made thicker.

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