density
Translation
density, thickness
Examples
The population density is very high here.
The population density is very high here.
Lead has a high density.
Lead has a high density.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) ((density)) ((of sth.)) the degree to which an area is filled The density of the population is high.
((high/low)) ((density)) a high/low level of density This material has a low density.
Similar Words
Synonyms: compactness, thickness, concentration; Antonyms: sparseness
Etymology
From Latin 'densitas', from 'densus' ('thick'). The suffix '-ity' forms nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of the scientific formula for density: D = m/v (mass over volume). It's a measure of how 'dense' something is.