Compacted: meaning, definitions and examples

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compacted

 

[ kəmˈpæktɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing size

Compacted refers to something that has been pressed or squeezed together to occupy less space. It often describes materials that have been compressed, resulting in a denser structure.

Synonyms

compressed, condensed, squeezed

Examples of usage

  • The compacted soil allowed for better foundation support.
  • The compacted trash was ready for collection.
  • After the storm, the compacted snow made walking difficult.

Translations

Translations of the word "compacted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compactado

🇮🇳 संकुचित

🇩🇪 kompakt

🇮🇩 dipadatkan

🇺🇦 сконцентрований

🇵🇱 skompaktowany

🇯🇵 コンパクトな

🇫🇷 compacté

🇪🇸 compactado

🇹🇷 sıkıştırılmış

🇰🇷 압축된

🇸🇦 مضغوط

🇨🇿 kompaktní

🇸🇰 kompaktovaný

🇨🇳 压缩的

🇸🇮 kompaktiran

🇮🇸 þjappað

🇰🇿 қысылған

🇬🇪 კომპაქტური

🇦🇿 sıxılmış

🇲🇽 compactado

Etymology

The term 'compacted' is derived from the verb 'compact,' which comes from the Latin 'compactus,' meaning 'pressed together.' The Latin root 'com-' means 'together' and 'pactum,' the past participle of 'pactare,' means 'to pack.' The word has been in use in English since the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical implications of density and tightness in various contexts such as materials science, waste management, and even in figurative language describing thoughts or ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,252, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.