Subcompact: meaning, definitions and examples
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subcompact
[ sสbหkษmpรฆkt ]
type of car
A subcompact is a small car that is smaller than a compact car but larger than a microcar. Subcompacts are known for their fuel efficiency and maneuverability.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The subcompact car is perfect for city driving.
- She drives a subcompact to save money on gas.
type of firearm
In firearms, a subcompact refers to a smaller, more compact version of a handgun. Subcompact handguns are often used for concealed carry purposes due to their smaller size.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He prefers to carry a subcompact pistol for self-defense.
- The subcompact firearm is easier to conceal.
Translations
Translations of the word "subcompact" in other languages:
๐ต๐น subcompacto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคเฅเคฎเฅเคชเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Kleinwagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ subkompak
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฑะบะพะผะฟะฐะบั
๐ต๐ฑ subkompaktowy
๐ฏ๐ต ใตใใณใณใใฏใ
๐ซ๐ท sous-compact
๐ช๐ธ subcompacto
๐น๐ท subkompakt
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ธ์ปดํฉํธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุบูุฑ ุงูุญุฌู
๐จ๐ฟ subkompaktnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ subkompaktnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๅ่ฝฆ
๐ธ๐ฎ subkompakt
๐ฎ๐ธ undirkompakt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฑะบะพะผะฟะฐะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแแแแแแฅแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ subkompakt
๐ฒ๐ฝ subcompacto
Word origin
The term 'subcompact' originated in the automotive industry in the mid-20th century to describe smaller cars that were more fuel-efficient and easier to maneuver in urban areas. Over time, the term has been adopted in other industries, such as firearms, to describe smaller and more compact versions of products. The popularity of subcompact cars has grown due to their affordability and practicality in crowded cities.
See also: compact, compactible, compaction, compactness, compacts, decompaction.