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compact definition

com·pact (kəm pakt′, käm′pakt′; for n., always käm′pakt′)

adjective

  1. closely and firmly packed or put together; dense; solid
  2. taking little space; arranged neatly in a small space
  3. not diffuse or wordy; terse
  4. Archaic made up or composed (of)
  5. ☆ designating or of a relatively small, light, economical model of automobile

Etymology: ME < L compactus, concentrated, pp. of compingere, to fasten together < com-, with, together + pangere, to fix, fasten: see peace

transitive verb

  1. to pack or join firmly together
  2. to make by joining or putting together
  3. to make more dense; compress; condense

noun

  1. Etymology: < compactthe ,

    a small cosmetic case, usually containing face powder and mirror
  2. ☆ a compact automobile

  3. Etymology: < L pp. of compacisci, to agree together < same base as compingere

    an agreement between two or more individuals, states, etc.; covenant

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compact Synonyms

compact

modif.

compressed, condensed, dense, small; see short 2, snug 2, thick 1, 3. See syn. study at thick.


compact

n.

  1. A small cosmetic case

    vanity case, vanity, makeup case, powder case, powder and rouge box; see also case 7, container.

  2. An agreement

    pact, contract, covenant; see agreement 3, treaty.


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compact Usage Examples

Object

  • soil: Work from planks, to avoid compacting the soil.

Converse of object

  • implement: The website also shows what the next steps are in terms of implementing the Compact for Devon 2005/2006.

Adjective modifier

  • ultra: It is an ultra compact, reliable solution designed to allow small and medium-sized enterprises to easily backup and restore their data as needed.

Modifies a noun

  • disk: CDs almost sold out The compact disk of Devon bell ringing has almost sold out.

Modifying Another Word

  • amazingly: No matter where or how you use the amazingly compact ZP80, the digital and analog outputs will deliver superior sound to every room.

Noun used with modifier

  • gaming: Gaming compacts won't have a referendum for individual results survey be mindful.

Preposition: with

  • devil: They were known to frequent the rocky islet of Ynys Gadarn when making compacts with the devil.
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