congested
UK: kənˈdʒestɪd | US: kənˈdʒestɪd
adj. 1. (of a space) overcrowded or blocked, especially with traffic or fluid.
adj. 2. (of a body part) affected by excessive accumulation of blood or mucus.
The word "congested" originates from the Latin congestus, the past participle of congerere ("to bring together, heap up"). The morpheme con- (together) combines with gest (from gerere, meaning "to carry"), reflecting the idea of things being "carried together" densely. Over time, it evolved to describe physical overcrowding (e.g., traffic) or physiological blockage (e.g., nasal congestion). The suffix -ed marks its adjectival form.
The city center was heavily congested during rush hour.
His nose felt congested due to a cold.
The hospital corridors became congested with patients.
Congested roads delayed our arrival by an hour.
The drain is congested with leaves and debris.