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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The overrated picks were more condensed, including three for Florida-Georgia and two for Notre Dame-USC, both of which are in the readers’ top six. The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 July 2025 Astronomers and clouds are natural enemies, owing largely to the latter's habit of obscuring the sky beyond with dense veils of condensed water vapor. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 May 2025 The name Henry Creel alone will likely ring alarm bells for Stranger Things fans who will recall witnessing a condensed version of the teen’s backstory in season 4. Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Robert, an agnostic, was reading a condensed version of the New Testament. Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 10 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

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

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