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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In my household, what used to be a week or longer trip has now become condensed to long weekends. Jason D. Seacat, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024 The channel will feature over 50+ hours of live, near-live and VOD content including ceremonial weigh-ins, press conferences and condensed replays. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Dec. 2024 Here’s why trying to get all your rest in condensed chunks is actually counterproductive, plus how to make both your breaks and your everyday life more restorative. Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024 Kosher salt: Balances the sweetness that comes from the condensed milk and, partially, from the chocolate. Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024 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 2 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

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