density

Definitions

The degree of compactness of a substance, measured as the quantity of mass per unit volume.

The quality or state of being crowded or closely packed together.

The relative thickness or opacity of a medium, such as a photographic negative or a gas.

Examples

The high density of the forest made it difficult to navigate through the trees.

Scientists measured the density of the liquid to determine its chemical composition.

Urban planning is often focused on managing the population density of growing cities.

Synonyms

thickness compactness solidity mass concentration heaviness opacity

Antonyms

thinness sparsity lightness rarity porosity emptiness transparency