condensed
UK: kənˈdɛnst | US: kənˈdɛnst
adj. reduced in volume or density; made more compact
vt. (past tense of condense) to make something denser or more concentrated
condensed = con<together> + dense<thick> + ed<past participle suffix>
- con (Latin cum): Prefix meaning "together" or "completely."
- dense (Latin densus): Root meaning "thick," "compact," or "closely packed."
- ed: Suffix indicating past tense or participle form.
Etymology Origin:
The word condensed originates from Latin condensare (con- + densus), meaning "to press together." It entered English via Old French condenser, retaining the core idea of increasing density by removing space or liquid. The scientific sense (e.g., "condensed milk") emerged in the 17th century, reflecting physical compression or concentration.
The condensed soup had a richer flavor due to reduced water content.
Steam condensed into droplets on the cold window.
She condensed her thesis into a 10-page summary.
Condensed matter physics studies the properties of solid and liquid materials.
The fog condensed into rain as the temperature dropped.