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compact

adjective(com-pact)

briefly giving the gist of something

Synonyms: compendious, succinct, summary,

Examples:

A compact style is brief and pithy.

compact

noun(com-pact)

a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

Synonyms: concordat, covenant,

compact

noun(com-pact)

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

Synonyms: powder compact,

compact

noun(com-pact)

a small and economical car

Synonyms: compact car,

compact

adjective(com-pact)

having a short and solid form or stature

Synonyms: heavyset, stocky, thick, thickset,

Examples:

A wrestler of compact build.

compact

verb(com-pact)

make more compact by or as if by pressing

Synonyms: compress, pack together,

compact

verb(com-pact)

compress into a wad

Synonyms: bundle, pack, wad,

compact

verb(com-pact)

squeeze or press together

Synonyms: compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze,

compact

verb(com-pact)

have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Synonyms: pack,

Examples:

This powder compacts easily.

compact

adjective(com-pact)

closely and firmly united or packed together

Antonyms: loose,

Examples:

Compact soil.
Compact clusters of flowers.

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