Made denser or more concentrated by removing water or air; compressed into a smaller space or briefer form.
From Latin 'condensare' meaning 'to make dense', from 'con-' (together) + 'densus' (thick, dense). Entered English in the 15th century, later extended to mean abbreviated or summarized.
This word beautifully captures both physical and intellectual compression - from condensed milk to condensed wisdom, it suggests that removing the unnecessary can make something more potent and valuable.
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