condensed

adjective

con·​densed kən-ˈden(t)st How to pronounce condensed (audio)
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
also : having a face narrower than that of a standard typeface

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Lingering nuances of condensed milk and tropical fruits linger on the seductive finish. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Experts credited the relatively safe season to several factors: weather patterns, the preparedness of expedition teams, and the condensed window of summits. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 4 June 2025 The 2021 playoffs, following a condensed regular season schedule and the COVID-19 pandemic, saw a record 10 All-Stars sidelined for at least a game, and that number for the 2022 postseason was eight. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 13 May 2025 For a variety of reasons — including the deteriorating state of the Terminal, the city and state budgeting schedule, and the timing of the federal grant — the Task Force and EDC have been aggressively working on a condensed schedule to finalize a plan that can reimagine the Brooklyn waterfront. Dan Goldman, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condensed

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of condensed was in the 15th century

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“Condensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condensed. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

adjective
: reduced to a more compact or dense form
condensed metaphase chromosomes
condensed heterochromatin

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