compact

[kəmˈpakt]

compact Definition

• 1. closely and neatly packed together; dense
• 2. a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff
• 3. an 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.

• Example

  The car's design allows for compact storage.

• Example

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

• Example

  They made a compact to share the profits equally.

• Example

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

compact Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for compact

• dense
• solid
• compressed
• concise
• brief
• agreement
• contract

Antonyms for compact

• loose
• open
• verbose
• lengthy
• breach
• spread out
• disagreement

Phrases with compact

• compact car

  a small and efficient car designed for city driving

  Example

  I prefer a compact car for commuting to work.

• compact disc

  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.