density

noun
UK: /ˈdensɪti/
US: /ˈdensɪti/

  1. The amount of something in a particular space or area.

    1. The population density is very high in cities.
    2. The density of housing is increasing rapidly in the suburbs due to new developments.

  2. The degree to which something is filled or covered.

    1. The forest has a high density of trees.
    2. The density of the crowd made it difficult to move through the concert venue.

  3. The mass of a substance per unit volume.

    1. Lead has a high density.
    2. We measured the density of the liquid to determine its composition in the lab.

  4. The quality of being closely packed together.

    1. The plant's density makes it a good screen.
    2. The hair's density gave it a thick, luxurious appearance in the sunlight.

Synonyms

concentration thickness mass bulk

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "density" in English means: The amount of something in a particular space or area., The degree to which something is filled or covered., The mass of a substance per unit volume., The quality of being closely packed together..

The phonetic transcription of "density" is /ˈdensɪti/ in British English and /ˈdensɪti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "density": concentration, thickness, mass, bulk.

Example usage of "density": "The population density is very high in cities. ". More examples on the page.