Definition

The quality of being thick or closely packed together, often referring to physical objects or sometimes to someone's mental capacity.

Example

The denseness of the fog made it difficult to see the road ahead.

Conversation

Did you notice the denseness of the fog this morning?

Yeah, it was hard to see anything at all!

I always find it interesting how denseness can change the atmosphere.

Definitely! It makes everything feel so mysterious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Denseness → It is formed from "dense" (from Latin "densus", meaning thick or close) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "denseness" refers to the quality of being thick or closely packed together.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'thick' ('dense') and the '-ness' that indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'denseness' means the quality of being thick or closely packed.

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