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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHigh-Density
/haɪ ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by a large number of units or elements in a given space.
"The city is known for its high-density housing, accommodating a large population in a small area." - 2
Referring to materials that have a high mass per unit volume.
"High-density polyethylene is used in various applications due to its strength and durability."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'high-density' combines 'high', derived from Old English 'hēah', meaning 'tall' or 'elevated', and 'density', from Latin 'densus', meaning 'thick' or 'close'. The phrase evolved in the 20th century to describe materials or populations that are closely packed together.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "High-Density" is said worldwide
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haute densité
Transliteration: ot dɑ̃site
"La ville est connue pour son habitat à haute densité."
hohe Dichte
Transliteration: hohə dɪçtə
"Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre hohe Dichte an Wohnraum."
alta densità
Transliteration: alta densità
"La città è nota per la sua alta densità abitativa."
alta densidad
Transliteration: alta densidad
"La ciudad es conocida por su alta densidad de población."
alta densidade
Transliteration: alta densidade
"A cidade é conhecida pela sua alta densidade populacional."
उच्च घनत्व
Transliteration: uccha ghanatva
"शहर उच्च घनत्व आवास के लिए जाना जाता है।"
高密度
Transliteration: gāo mìdù
"这个城市以其高密度的住房而闻名。"
고밀도
Transliteration: go mil-do
"이 도시는 고밀도 주택으로 유명합니다."
高密度
Transliteration: kōmitsudo
"この都市は高密度の住宅で知られています。"
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