Compact: meaning, definitions and examples

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compact

 

[ หˆkษ’mpรฆkt ]

Adjective / Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

electronics

Able to fit a large amount of information or data into a small space.

Synonyms

miniature, portable, small

Examples of usage

  • The new compact camera has a lot of advanced features.
  • This compact disk can store up to 700 MB of data.
Context #2 | Verb

to make smaller

To compress or condense something in order to make it smaller or more efficient.

Synonyms

compress, condense, reduce

Examples of usage

  • I need to compact my suitcase to fit all my clothes in.
  • She compacted the soil before planting the seeds.
Context #3 | Noun

vehicle

A small car that is economical and easy to maneuver.

Synonyms

economical car, small car, subcompact

Examples of usage

  • She drives a compact to work every day.
  • The compact gets great gas mileage.

Translations

Translations of the word "compact" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น compacto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kompakt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kompak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะฐะบั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kompaktowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ‘ใ‚ฏใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compact

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ compacto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kompakt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฝคํŒฉํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุถุบูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompaktnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kompaktnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดงๅ‡‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kompakten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉttur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฟะฐะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kompakt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ compacto

Etymology

The word 'compact' originated from the Latin word 'compactus', which means 'concentrated' or 'compressed'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 16th century. Over time, 'compact' has evolved to represent the idea of something condensed, efficient, or tightly packed. The word has been used in various contexts, from describing small cars to electronic devices. Today, 'compact' continues to be a versatile term that signifies efficiency and economy of space.

See also: compactible, compaction, compactness, compacts, decompaction, subcompact.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,174, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.