Compacts: meaning, definitions and examples

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compacts

[ ˈkɒmpækts ]

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technology

Small, lightweight devices that combine multiple functions into a single unit, such as a compact camera or a compact disc player.

Synonyms

miniature, portable, small

Examples of usage

Compact cameras are popular among travelers due to their small size.
She bought a compact disc player to listen to music on the go.

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science

To exert force on a material, causing it to become denser and occupy less space.

Synonyms

compress, consolidate, pack

Examples of usage

The pressure compacted the snow into a solid mass.
He used a machine to compact the soil before construction.

Translations

Translations of the word "compacts" in other languages:

🇵🇹 compactos

🇮🇳 संक्षिप्त

🇩🇪 Kompakte

🇮🇩 kompak

🇺🇦 компактні

🇵🇱 kompakty

🇯🇵 コンパクト

🇫🇷 compacts

🇪🇸 compactos

🇹🇷 kompakt

🇰🇷 콤팩트

🇸🇦 مضغوطات

🇨🇿 kompakty

🇸🇰 kompakty

🇨🇳 紧凑

🇸🇮 kompaktni

🇮🇸 þétt

🇰🇿 компактты

🇬🇪 კომპაქტური

🇦🇿 kompakt

🇲🇽 compactos

Word origin

The word 'compact' originated from the Latin word 'compactus', which means 'joined or united together'. In the 16th century, it was used to describe an agreement or contract that was firmly established. Over time, the term evolved to also refer to something that is closely and neatly packed together, leading to its modern-day meanings.