condensed

[kuhn-denst]

adjective

1. reduced in volume, area, length, or scope; shortened.

   a condensed version of the book.

2. made denser, especially reduced from a gaseous to a liquid state.

3. thickened by distillation or evaporation; concentrated.

   condensed lemon juice.

4. Printing.,  (of type) narrow in proportion to its height.

condensed

/ kənˈdɛnst /

adjective

1. (of printers' type) narrower than usual for a particular height Compare expanded

2. botany designating an inflorescence in which the flowers are crowded together and are almost or completely sessile

3. Also called: fused. chem designating a polycyclic ring system in a molecule in which two rings share two or more common atoms, as in naphthalene

Other Word Forms

• condensedly adverb
• condensedness noun
• noncondensed adjective
• uncondensed adjective
• well-condensed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of condensed¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; condense + -ed ²

Example Sentences

That’s where her mottos come in — short, memorable phrases that condensed technique into a moment you could carry from the screen to your own kitchen.

From Salon

This interview was conducted in Spanish, translated, edited and condensed for clarity.

From Los Angeles Times

He praised the "constructive atmosphere of mutual respect" of the "neighbourly" talks, and then launching into a condensed history of Alaska's past as a Russian territory.

From BBC

The draft map packs Democratic voters into more condensed districts while pushing some voters in safely Republican districts into contested areas currently held by Democrats.

From Salon

Having such a condensed window to work with Iamaleava before the season opener against Utah on Aug. 30 at the Rose Bowl isn’t a concern to Sunseri.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• concise