compact

[kəmˈpakt]

compact Definition

  • 1closely and neatly packed together; dense
  • 2a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff
  • 3an agreement or contract between two or more parties

Using compact: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "compact" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The soil was compact and dry.

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    The car's design allows for compact storage.

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    She carries a compact in her purse for touch-ups.

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    They made a compact to share the profits equally.

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    The two countries signed a compact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

compact Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for compact

Phrases with compact

  • a small and efficient car designed for city driving

    Example

    I prefer a compact car for commuting to work.

  • a digital optical disc used for storing digital data, especially music or video

    Example

    I still have a collection of compact discs from the 90s.

  • social compact

    an implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits

    Example

    The concept of a social compact is central to many political theories.

Origins of compact

from Latin 'compactus', meaning 'compressed'

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Summary: compact in Brief

The term 'compact' [kəmˈpakt] can be used as an adjective to describe something that is closely packed together, or as a noun to refer to a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff, or an agreement or contract between two or more parties. Examples include 'The soil was compact and dry.' and 'They made a compact to share the profits equally.' Phrases like 'compact car' and 'compact disc' denote specific types of objects.

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