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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