density
gb/dˈɛnsɪti/ us/dˈɛnsɪti/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 4000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
property
1
mass per unit volume
How heavy something is for its size.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[substance] has a density of [number]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'density' with 'weight'. Density is weight relative to volume, not total weight.
Visawe
concentration (Refers to how much of something is in a certain space, but can also apply to non-physical things like ideas or effort.)
Vinyume
lightness (Refers to having little weight for its size, opposite of high density in physical terms.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
population density
|high density
|low density
|energy density
|bone density
Mada
science
|physics
|measurement
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
B1
property
2
closeness or compactness
When things are very close together in one place.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the density of [objects/people]
Visawe
compactness (Focuses on how tightly things are packed together physically.)
Vinyume
sparsity (Refers to things being spread out with lots of empty space.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
traffic density
|crowd density
|forest density
Mada
daily life
|geography
|core_vocabulary
|space
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The crowd density was high at the festival.
- There is a low tree density in this area.
- Traffic density is low at night.
Nomino
informal
B2
property
3
slowness to understand
Not understanding something quickly; being slow to think.
Visawe
stupidity (A stronger and more negative term for lack of intelligence.)
Vinyume
quickness (Refers to thinking and understanding things fast.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
mental density
Mada
emotions
|personality
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I did not get the joke because of my density.
- Her density made the work slow.
- His density made him ask many questions.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
density
IPA
GB/dˈɛnsɪti/
US/dˈɛnsɪti/
Silabi na mkazo
dens - ity (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (dens)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: density
- Plural: densities, density
Familia ya neno
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- Tokyo has one of the highest population densities in the world.
- Population density affects housing prices.