Synonyms for

Density

Verb / ˈdensʌti: / / ˈdensɪti: / Another word for density — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Density refers to the amount of mass or substance in a given volume or space.

Synonyms & similar words

denseness compactness tightness distribution concentration thickness compactness solidity mass weight concentration viscosity heaviness consistency tightness closeness crowdedness intensity frequency opulence profusion richness abundance luxuriance plenitude

Synonyms by register

Formal

concentration compactness thickness massiveness

Informal

thickness heaviness crowdedness

Literary

profusion fullness richness

Antonyms

sparsity thinness rarity emptiness lightness diluteness

Common collocations

  • high density
  • low density
  • population density
  • energy density
  • data density
  • density of population
  • density of states

Word family

noun density
adjective dense

Usage note

Density often refers to the physical property of mass per unit volume. It can also refer to how crowded or concentrated something is, such as population density.

Example sentences

  1. The density of the liquid was very low.
  2. I learned about density in my science class.
  3. The density of the cake batter was perfect.
  4. The density of the air changes at different altitudes.
  5. The density of the population in the city is very high.

Quotes

  • The density of people in cities can be overwhelming.
  • The density of stars in the night sky is incredible.
  • The density of the forest was so thick that we could barely see.

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