dense — meaning in English

English meaning

• dense adjective Having parts packed closely together; thick or crowded.
• thick adj Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.

Senses

dense is used for these senses in English:

• dense Having relatively high density.
• thick Densely crowded or packed.

dense — full definition

1. adjective Having parts packed closely together; thick or crowded.
2. adjective Difficult to understand because of complexity or heavy detail.
3. adjective Slow to understand things; not very sharp mentally.

thick — full definition

1. adj Having a large distance between opposite surfaces; not thin.
2. adj Having a heavy, sturdy build.
3. adj Densely packed or crowded together.
4. adj Having a heavy, syrupy consistency rather than being runny.
5. adj Difficult to see through, as with fog, smoke, or an accent.

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