condensed

adjective

con·​densed kən-ˈden(t)st How to pronounce condensed (audio)
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also : having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface

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But even so, Fielder dedicated himself to learning enough material to fill a college degree in a condensed amount of time, in addition to his work as a comedian. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 May 2025 Slowly pour and spread condensed milk mixture over cake, making sure to fill all holes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025 It will be live-streamed on Disney+ for immediate viewing and a condensed special will air later in the year on ABC. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 As has been the case the last few years, the show will stream live on Disney+, be available on Hulu beginning the following day, and finally be edited down from its multi-multi-hour length to a condensed ABC special (air date yet to be announced). Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condensed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

adjective
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
condensed metaphase chromosomes
condensed heterochromatin

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