Definition of Dense

1. Adjective. Permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter. "Impenetrable gloom"

Exact synonyms: Heavy, Impenetrable
Similar to: Thick
Derivative terms: Density

2. Adjective. Hard to pass through because of dense growth. "Thick woods"
Exact synonyms: Thick
Similar to: Impenetrable
Derivative terms: Denseness, Density, Thickness

3. Adjective. Having high relative density or specific gravity. "Dense as lead"
Similar to: Heavy
Derivative terms: Denseness, Density

4. Adjective. Slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity. "Worked with the slow students"
Exact synonyms: Dim, Dull, Dumb, Obtuse, Slow
Similar to: Stupid
Derivative terms: Denseness, Dullness, Dumbness, Obtuseness, Slowness, Slowness

Definition of Dense

1. a. Having the constituent parts massed or crowded together; close; compact; thick; containing much matter in a small space; heavy; opaque; as, a dense crowd; a dense forest; a dense fog.

Definition of Dense

1. compact [adj DENSER, DENSEST] : DENSELY [adv] - See also: compact

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dense

denoting
denotive
denouement
denouement
denouements
denounce
denounced
denouncement
denouncements
denouncer
denouncers
denounces
denouncing
dens
dens
dense (current term)
dense-deposit disease
dense-leaved elodea
densely
denseness
densenesses
denser
densest
dense blazing star
dense bodies
dense liver
dense metaphyseal bands
dense spleen
densification
densification

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