density Synonyms
Another word for density
• noun (Context 1)
The degree of compactness of a substance; in physics, the mass of a substance per unit of its volume.
"Ice floats on liquid water because the solid form has a slightly lower compactness."
• noun (Context 2)
The quantity of people or things crowded into a given area or space.
"Urban planners must account for high population concentration when designing public transit networks."
• noun (Context 3)
The degree of opacity of a translucent medium or optical filter, or the depth of tone in a photographic image.
"The technician measured the optical opacity of the film to ensure proper exposure."
• noun (Context 4)
Slowness of understanding or lack of intellectual acuity (informal).
"He was exasperated by the sheer obtuseness of his colleagues when explaining the simple procedure."
Opposites of density
The opposite of density shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: