dense
/ˈdɛns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: denser · densest · denses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having relatively high density.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Compact; crowded together.
Adjective
Examples
The regions of densest population are the tributaries and banks of the Huai above Pang-pu and the diked areas along the right bank of the Yangtze.[…]
There are four large towns—Ho-fei, the capital; Huai-nan; Pang-pu; and Wu-hu.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A thicket.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dense” mean?
Having relatively high density.
Is “dense” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.