denseness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English dense Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English denseness From dense + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The quality of being dense, as: ▸ Thickheadedness: limited mental capacity.
- (sometimes, uncountable, usually) The quality of being dense, as: ▸ Density: mass per unit volume.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| densenesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |