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compactness

 

[ kəmˈpækt.nəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The quality or condition of being compact; closely and neatly packed together; density.

Synonyms

closeness, concentration, density

Examples of usage

  • The compactness of the soil made it difficult for the roots to grow deep.
  • The compactness of the city allowed residents to easily walk to nearby shops.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The degree to which the molecules of a substance are closely packed together.

Synonyms

closeness, density, tightness

Examples of usage

  • The compactness of the material affects its ability to conduct heat.
  • The compactness of the atoms in the crystal lattice determines its physical properties.
Context #3 | Noun

design

The efficient use of space and the arrangement of elements in a small area.

Synonyms

convenience, efficiency, space-saving

Examples of usage

  • The compactness of the furniture in the studio apartment maximized the living space.
  • The compactness of the design allowed for easy storage and transport.

Translations

Translations of the word "compactness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compacidade

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्तता

🇩🇪 Kompaktheit

🇮🇩 kepadatan

🇺🇦 компактність

🇵🇱 kompaktowość

🇯🇵 コンパクトさ

🇫🇷 compacité

🇪🇸 compacidad

🇹🇷 yoğunluk

🇰🇷 압축성

🇸🇦 كثافة

🇨🇿 kompaktnost

🇸🇰 kompaktnosť

🇨🇳 紧凑性

🇸🇮 kompaktnost

🇮🇸 þéttleiki

🇰🇿 шоғырлану

🇬🇪 კომპაქტურობა

🇦🇿 kompaktlıq

🇲🇽 compacidad

Etymology

The word 'compactness' originated from the Latin word 'compactus', which means 'joined together'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. The concept of compactness has been explored in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and design, highlighting the importance of efficiency, density, and organization.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,123, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.