First Known Use: 15th century
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condense
verb con·dense \kən-ˈden(t)s\
: to make (something) shorter or smaller by removing parts that are less important
: to change from a gas into a liquid
: to remove water from (something) to make it thicker
con·densedcon·dens·ing
Full Definition of CONDENSE
transitive verb
: to make denser or more compact; especially : to subject to condensation
intransitive verb
: to undergo condensation
— con·dens·able also con·dens·ible \-ˈden(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of CONDENSE
Middle English, from Latin condensare, from com- + densare to make dense, from densus dense
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Synonym Discussion of CONDENSE
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>.
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CONDENSE Defined for Kids
condense
verb con·dense \kən-ˈdens\
con·densedcon·dens·ing
Definition of CONDENSE for Kids
1
: to make or become more compact or concise <Condense the paragraph into one sentence.>
2
: to change or cause to change from a vapor to a liquid (as by cooling) <The morning air condensed onto the cold window.>
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condense
verb con·dense \kən-ˈden(t)s\
con·densedcon·dens·ing
Medical Definition of CONDENSE
transitive verb
: to make denser or more compact; especially : to subject to condensation
intransitive verb
1
: to undergo condensation
2
: to become visibly dense or more compact <the chromosomes condense during prophase>
—con·dens·able \-ˈden(t)-sə-bəl\ adjective
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