condense

verb

con·dense kən-ˈden(t)s

condensed; condensing

Synonyms of condense next

transitive verb

: to make denser or more compact

especially : to subject to condensation

intransitive verb

: to undergo condensation

condensable adjective

or less commonly condensible

kən-ˈden(t)-sə-bəl

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contract, shrink, condense, compress, constrict, deflate mean to decrease in bulk or volume.

contract applies to a drawing together of surfaces or particles or a reduction of area or length.

caused her muscles to contract

shrink implies a contracting or a loss of material and stresses a falling short of original dimensions.

the sweater will shrink when washed

condense implies a reducing of something homogeneous to greater compactness without significant loss of content.

condense the essay into a paragraph

compress implies a pressing into a small compass and definite shape usually against resistance.

compressed cotton into bales

constrict implies a tightening that reduces diameter.

the throat is constricted by a tight collar

deflate implies a contracting by reducing the internal pressure of contained air or gas.

deflate the balloon

Examples of condense in a Sentence

The information is collected and then passed on to the CEO in condensed form. The cooler temperatures cause the gas to condense into a liquid. Moisture in the air condenses to form tiny drops of water. Condense the milk by cooking it slowly.

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin condensare, from com- + densare to make dense, from densus dense

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of condense was in the 15th century

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Kids Definition

condense

verb

con·dense kən-ˈden(t)s

condensed; condensing

: to make or become more close, compact, concise, or dense : concentrate

condense a paragraph into a sentence

: to change from a less dense to a denser form

steam condenses into water

Medical Definition

condense

verb

con·dense kən-ˈden(t)s

condensed; condensing

transitive verb

: to make denser or more compact

especially : to subject to condensation

intransitive verb

: to undergo condensation

: to become visibly dense or more compact

the chromosomes condense during prophase

condensable

-ˈden(t)-sə-bəl

adjective

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