condensation

C2
US /kənˌɖɛnˌse.ʃən/ UK /ˌkɒn.dɛnˈseɪ.ʃən/
noun Freq #37996

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The state of being condensed.

    This is a masterly work of condensation, omitting nothing of importance and providing a most readable book that for a modest half-crown is incredibly good value.

  2. 2
    noun

    A condensed work; an abridged version or compendium.

    LGPIM has […] loaned the 45-minute condensation of Word is Out to over 16 medical schools.

  3. 3
    noun

    the act of increasing the density of something

  4. 4
    noun

    (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol

  5. 5
    noun

    a shortened version of a written work

  6. 6
    noun

    the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

  7. 7
    noun

    atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

  8. 8
    noun

    the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state

Etymology

From condense + -ation, borrowed from Latin condēnsātiō, condēnsātiōnem.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 noun · the act of increasing the... condensing
5 noun · a shortened version of a... abridgementabridgmentcapsule
6 noun · the process or result of... compression
7 noun · atmospheric moisture that... condensate
Word family
Derived forms anticondensationautocondensationcocondensationcondensationalcontrailcricondenthermcryocondensationcyclocondensationdecondensationevapocondensationhypercondensationnoncondensation

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