Definition

To make something more compact or concentrated again after it has been expanded or diluted.

Example

The scientist had to recondense the gas to collect it in a smaller container.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just finished reading that long article, and now I want to recondense my notes.

That sounds like a good idea! It’ll help you remember the main points better.

Yeah, I think I'll focus on the key arguments and recondense them into a summary.

Let me know if you need any help with that!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recondense → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "condensare" (meaning to condense). The word means to condense something again, or to make it denser once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'condensing' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'condensare' means to make denser.

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