densely-distributed
|dense-ly-dis-trib-ut-ed|
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/ˈdɛnsli dɪˈstrɪbjutɪd/
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/ˈdɛnsli dɪsˈtrɪbjʊtɪd/
closely packed over an area
Etymology
The word 'densely-distributed' is a compound formed from 'dense' (from Latin 'densus' meaning 'thick, crowded') and 'distributed' (from Latin 'distribuere' meaning 'to divide, distribute').
'Dense' and 'distribute' both entered English via Latin roots, and the compound adjective 'densely-distributed' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'dense' meant 'thick or crowded' and 'distribute' meant 'to divide or spread out.' The compound now means 'spread out in a thick or crowded way.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
spread or arranged in a way that things are very close together or packed tightly over an area.
The city has a densely-distributed population.
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Last updated: 2025/07/29 22:48