compact

Meanings

• adjective

  something that is compact has been made smaller in size, especially so as to fit into a limited space.

• verb

  to make or become compact or condense

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Pronunciation

1. /kəmˈpækt/
   
   
   
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2. /kəmˈpækt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

agreement , contract , pact , treaty , compress , condense , concentrated , crowded , dense , serried , solid , thick , tight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compact
haptic , aptic , capricious , sapiocious

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Variants

List of all variants of compact that leads to same result
compact , compacter , compactest , compactly , compactness , compactnesses , compacted , compacters , compactible , compacting , compactor , compactors , compacts , compact disc , compact discs , compact fluorescent bulb , compact fluorescent bulbs , compact fluorescent lamp , compact fluorescent lamps , compact fluorescent light , compact fluorescent light bulb , compact fluorescent light bulbs , compact fluorescent lightbulb , compact fluorescent lightbulbs , compact fluorescent lights

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Etymology

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From Latin compactus 'compact, firm, full', past participle of compactus 'condense', from com- 'together' + pactus 'be struck'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'compact' is derived from the Latin word 'compactus', which means 'condensed' or 'pressed together'.

2. The smallest known star, called 'Smith 6C', is so compact that it is only about 2,000 kilometers in diameter, which is smaller than the Earth.

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Related Concepts

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1. condense: To make something denser by pressing out or squeezing out the air or other gases, or by removing water or other liquids.

2. compact disc: A digital optical disc used to store and play back sound recordings and, less commonly, data for computers, all encoded in the CD Format.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'compact' has been used metaphorically to describe an agreement or pact between two or more parties. In art, compact objects or sculptures are often appreciated for their simplicity and efficiency of design.

How to Memorize "compact"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, dense object, like a tightly packed ball or a book that has been read and re-read many times.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compact' with the idea of something being small, dense, and efficient.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Compact is short and tight, making things just right.'

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