Density

/ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The degree of compactness of a substance, typically expressed as mass per unit volume.

The density of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter.

The number of individuals or objects in a given area or volume.

The population density of the city has increased significantly over the past decade.

The amount of mass contained in a specific volume of a substance.

Metal typically has a higher density than wood.

In physics, a measure of how much matter is packed into a given space.

The density of a gas can change significantly with temperature and pressure.

In statistics, the concentration of a particular variable across a certain area.

The density of crime in some neighborhoods has prompted community safety initiatives.

Latin 'densus' meaning 'thick, close'.

density of population

A measure of the number of people living per unit area.

high density

Refers to a large number of entities in a small area.

low density

Refers to a small number of entities in a large area.

volume

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

mass

A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

concentration

The abundance of a constituent divided by the total volume of a mixture.

Refers to someone acting foolishly.

Stop being such a density and think before you speak.

A term used to describe something dull or lacking intelligence.

That movie was a total density; I couldn't follow it at all.