density
gb/dˈɛnsɪti/ us/dˈɛnsɪti/
B1
English
~ 4000
sűrűség, lassú felfogás
NOUN
B1
1
sűrűség
B2
Usage pattern:
[substance] has a density of [number]
The density of lead is much higher than that of aluminum.
Az ólom sűrűsége sokkal nagyobb, mint az alumíniumé.
Scientists measured the density of the liquid to identify it.
A tudósok megmérték a folyadék sűrűségét, hogy azonosítani tudják.
Population density in cities is often much greater than in rural areas.
A high bone density can reduce the risk of fractures.
Learner examples
Water has a higher density than oil.
A víz sűrűsége nagyobb, mint az olajé.
The city has a high population density.
A városban nagy a népsűrűség.
This metal has a low density.
The doctor checked my bone density.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'density' with 'weight'. Density is weight relative to volume, not total weight.
Meaning
mass per unit volume
Collocations
population density
|high density
|low density
|energy density
|bone density
Synonyms
concentration (Refers to how much of something is in a certain space, but can also apply to non-physical things like ideas or effort.)
Antonyms
lightness (Refers to having little weight for its size, opposite of high density in physical terms.)
Themes
science
|physics
|measurement
Definition
How heavy something is for its size.
The measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance.
NOUN
B1
2
sűrűség
B1
Usage pattern:
the density of [objects/people]
The forest's tree density makes it hard to walk through.
Az erdőben olyan sűrűn állnak a fák, hogy nehéz átjutni rajta.
Traffic density increased during rush hour.
Csúcsidőben megnőtt a forgalom sűrűsége.
The crowd density at the concert was overwhelming.
Learner examples
The crowd density was high at the festival.
A fesztiválon nagyon sűrű volt a tömeg.
There is a low tree density in this area.
Ezen a területen ritkán állnak a fák.
Traffic density is low at night.
Meaning
closeness or compactness
Collocations
traffic density
|crowd density
|forest density
Synonyms
compactness (Focuses on how tightly things are packed together physically.)
Antonyms
sparsity (Refers to things being spread out with lots of empty space.)
Themes
daily life
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Definition
When things are very close together in one place.
The state of being closely packed or crowded together.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
3
His density on the subject frustrated the teacher.
A tanárt frusztrálta, hogy ilyen nehezen fogta fel a témát.
She laughed at her own density after missing the joke.
Miután nem értette a viccet, nevetett a saját lassú felfogásán.
I can't believe my density—I left the keys inside again.
Learner examples
I did not get the joke because of my density.
Nem értettem a viccet a lassú felfogásom miatt.
Her density made the work slow.
A lassú felfogása miatt lassan haladt a munka.
His density made him ask many questions.
Meaning
slowness to understand
Collocations
mental density
Synonyms
stupidity (A stronger and more negative term for lack of intelligence.)
Antonyms
quickness (Refers to thinking and understanding things fast.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not understanding something quickly; being slow to think.
A lack of quick understanding or intelligence; dullness of mind.
Grammar
Dictionary form
density
IPA
GB/dˈɛnsɪti/
US/dˈɛnsɪti/
Syllables & stress
dens - ity (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dens)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: density
- Plural: densities, density
Word family
Expressions
bone density
1/bˈoʊn dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
mass per volume of bone tissue
How solid and strong bones are, measured by how much mineral they have.
Examples
- Regular exercise can help maintain healthy bone density.
- The test showed her bone density was lower than normal.
traffic density
1/tɹˈæfɪk dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
vehicles per road length
How many cars are on a road at the same time.
Examples
- Traffic density increases during rush hour.
- Low traffic density makes driving easier.
population density
1/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
people per unit area
How many people live in a certain area.
Examples
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density is lower in rural areas than in cities.
population density
2/pˌɑpjəlˈeɪʃən dˈɛnsɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
Number of people per area unit
How many people live in a certain size area, like per square kilometer.
Examples
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.