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condensed

adjective

con·​densed kən-ˈden(t)st How to pronounce condensed (audio)
Synonyms of condensednext
: 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

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With a warm spice flavor and a tangy cream cheese frosting, no one will ever believe that this cake starts with a can of condensed tomato soup. Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025 Here, a condensed synopsis of our favorite road tests in 2025. Robb Report Contributors, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2025 Presidential addresses to the nation carried on network television are traditionally less partisan than rally speeches, but Trump gave a condensed version of his usual political remarks. Josh Boak, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025 Below is a condensed and edited version of the interview. Ray Madoff, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for condensed

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 13 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

condensed

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

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