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Definition of condensed

condensed

/kənˈdɛnst/
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• adjective

1

Reduced in length, scope, or duration; made shorter or more concise without losing essential content.

Example

"The publisher released a condensed version of the multi-volume history for classroom use."

2

Made denser, thicker, or more concentrated, especially by removing water or compressing volume.

Example

"She stirred a can of sweetened condensed milk into the mixture to prepare the caramel sauce."

3

Designating a typeface with characters that are narrower than standard width relative to their height.

Example

"The designer selected a condensed sans-serif font so the long headline would fit on a single line."

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• Nearby Words

condensate
condensation
condense
condensed
condenser
condescend
condescending

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the past participle of the verb condense, which comes from Latin condensare ('to make very thick or compact'), formed from com- ('together') and densus ('thick, dense').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Condensed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/condensed
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