English noun: condensation |
1. | condensation (cognition) (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams |
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| Broader (hypernym) | process, unconscious process |
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| Domain category | analysis, depth psychology, psychoanalysis |
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2. | condensation (process) the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state |
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| Broader (hypernym) | action, activity, natural action, natural process |
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3. | condensation (phenomenon) atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold |
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| Synonyms | condensate |
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| Broader (hypernym) | atmospheric phenomenon |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | dew, sweat |
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4. | condensation (event) the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together |
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| Samples | The contraction of a gas on cooling.
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| Synonyms | compression, contraction |
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| Broader (hypernym) | shrinkage, shrinking |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | coarctation, constriction |
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5. | condensation (communication) a shortened version of a written work |
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| Synonyms | abridgement, abridgment, capsule |
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| Broader (hypernym) | sum-up, summary |
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6. | condensation (act) the act of increasing the density of something |
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| Synonyms | condensing |
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| Broader (hypernym) | compressing, compression |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | inspissation, thickening |
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