density
pronunciation
How to pronounce density in British English:
UK [ˈdensəti]
How to pronounce density in American English:
US [ˈdensəti]
-
- Noun:
- the amount per unit size
- the spatial property of being crowded together
Word Origin
- density (n.)
- c. 1600, from French densité (16c.), from Old French dempsité (13c.), from Latin densitas "thickness," from densus "thick, dense" (see dense).
Example
- 1. This density difference is an index of ocean stratification .
- 2. Niemeyer 's genius was to diminish these downsides of density .
- 3. The environment benefits from density and size as well .
- 4. China 's high population density limits grazing land .
- 5. The size and density of cities confers considerable economic advantages .