Compact: meaning, definitions and examples
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compact
[ หkษmpรฆkt ]
electronics
Able to fit a large amount of information or data into a small space.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The new compact camera has a lot of advanced features.
- This compact disk can store up to 700 MB of data.
to make smaller
To compress or condense something in order to make it smaller or more efficient.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I need to compact my suitcase to fit all my clothes in.
- She compacted the soil before planting the seeds.
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:
๐ต๐น compacto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคทเคฟเคชเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช kompakt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kompak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะพะผะฟะฐะบัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ kompaktowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใณใใฏใ
๐ซ๐ท compact
๐ช๐ธ compacto
๐น๐ท kompakt
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฝคํฉํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุถุบูุท
๐จ๐ฟ kompaktnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ kompaktnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ดงๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ kompakten
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฉttur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะผะฟะฐะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแฅแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kompakt
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.