Compact — synonyms, compact antonyms, definition

1. compact (a)

abrupt adamantine brief close comprehensive compressed concentrated concise condensed congested consolidated cramped curt dense firm fixed hard hermetic impenetrable impermeable • • •

2. compact (Noun)

accord agreement alliance arrangement bargain bond coalition code compact car concord concordat confederation contract convention covenant deal league obligation pact pledge • • •

compact (Noun) — A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse.

compact (Noun) — A formal agreement between two or more parties to perform or not perform some action.

compact (Noun) — A small and economical car.

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3. compact (Verb)

alliance authorise authorize bundle coalition compress concentrate condense confederation confirm connect consolidate constrict couple curtail gather integrate league martial pack • • •

compact (Verb) — Have the property of being packable or of compacting easily. ex. "This powder compacts easily"

compact (Verb) — Compress into a wad. ex. "compact paper into the box"

compact (Verb) — Make more compact by or as if by pressing. ex. "compact the data"

compact (Verb) — Bring together or compress. ex. "she compacted her lips"

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4. compact (Adjective)

compendious heavyset stocky thickset loose

compact (Adjective) — Closely and firmly united or packed together. ex. "compact soil" ex. "compact clusters of flowers"

compact (Adjective) — Having a short and solid form or stature. ex. "a wrestler of compact build"

compact (Adjective) — Briefly giving the gist of something. ex. "a compact style is brief and pithy"