Compactness: meaning, definitions and examples
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compactness
[ kəmˈpækt.nəs ]
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.
physics
The degree to which the molecules of a substance are closely packed together.
Synonyms
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.
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
Word origin
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.