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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This means nuclear power plants can produce reliable and secure electricity more than 92% of the time — and do so with a condensed footprint compared to other non-fossil fuel sources of energy. Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025 Evolution is incremental and Legends: Z-A is as significant as those increments can be within the confines of Game Freak’s condensed release schedule. Ryan Gaur, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 That’s an extremely condensed version of what ExpressVPN has gone through over the past few years. Jacob Roach, Wired News, 14 Oct. 2025 In between the layers is a rich filling made with shredded coconut, cream of coconut, and sweetened condensed milk. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 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 19 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

condensed

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

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