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

Examples of condensed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Five courses feature a condensed version of what the folks at the counter are having — in carefully upsized portions. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024 Simply whisk together the condensed milk, egg yolks, and citrus juices, and pour the mixture into the warm crust. Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 June 2024 But the chefs with sweet ingredients (Charly with chocolate, Kenny with marshmallows, Laura with condensed milk) seem more upset about it, and their attempts to counter all that sugar ends up mostly backfiring. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Apr. 2024 From a statistical standpoint, the condensed season provided a guide for how Negro League players would qualify for single-season and career records. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for condensed 

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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 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

condensed

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