dense

adjective C1

Meaning

The term "dense" refers to a quality of being closely compacted or thickly populated, often used to describe materials, populations, or texts that exhibit a high degree of concentration or complexity, thereby requiring significant cognitive effort to comp
💡 While "dense" can describe physical substances, it is frequently used metaphorically in academic contexts to characterize complex ideas or intricate arguments; caution should be exercised to avoid conflating physical density with mere complexity.

Example Sentences

The dense forest limited the researchers' visibility during their study .

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