density
gb/dˈɛnsɪti/ us/dˈɛnsɪti/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
property
1
mass per unit volume
How heavy something is for its size.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[substance] has a density of [number]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'density' with 'weight'. Density is weight relative to volume, not total weight.
Συνώνυμα
concentration (Refers to how much of something is in a certain space, but can also apply to non-physical things like ideas or effort.)
Αντώνυμα
lightness (Refers to having little weight for its size, opposite of high density in physical terms.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
population density
|high density
|low density
|energy density
|bone density
Θέματα
science
|physics
|measurement
Παραδείγματα
- The density of lead is much higher than that of aluminum.
- Scientists measured the density of the liquid to identify it.
- Population density in cities is often much greater than in rural areas.
- A high bone density can reduce the risk of fractures.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Water has a higher density than oil.
- The city has a high population density.
- This metal has a low density.
- The doctor checked my bone density.
Ουσιαστικό
B1
property
2
closeness or compactness
When things are very close together in one place.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the density of [objects/people]
Συνώνυμα
compactness (Focuses on how tightly things are packed together physically.)
Αντώνυμα
sparsity (Refers to things being spread out with lots of empty space.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
traffic density
|crowd density
|forest density
Θέματα
daily life
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Παραδείγματα
- The forest's tree density makes it hard to walk through.
- Traffic density increased during rush hour.
- The crowd density at the concert was overwhelming.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The crowd density was high at the festival.
- There is a low tree density in this area.
- Traffic density is low at night.
Ουσιαστικό
informal
B2
property
3
slowness to understand
Not understanding something quickly; being slow to think.
Συνώνυμα
stupidity (A stronger and more negative term for lack of intelligence.)
Αντώνυμα
quickness (Refers to thinking and understanding things fast.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
mental density
Θέματα
emotions
|personality
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- His density on the subject frustrated the teacher.
- She laughed at her own density after missing the joke.
- I can't believe my density—I left the keys inside again.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I did not get the joke because of my density.
- Her density made the work slow.
- His density made him ask many questions.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
density
IPA
GB/dˈɛnsɪti/
US/dˈɛnsɪti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
dens - ity (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (dens)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: density
- Plural: densities, density
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.