compact1
adj.
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kəmˈpakt/
- closely set or packed together; dense.
▸having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space.
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(compact of)
archaic composed or made up of.
v.
/
kəmˈpakt/
exert force on to make more dense; compress.
▸archaic form by pressing the component parts together.
n.
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ˈkɒmpakt/
a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff.
Derivative
- compaction n.
- compactly adv.
- compactness n.
- compactor n.
Etymology
ME: from L. compact-, compingere, from com- ‘together’ + pangere ‘fasten’.
compact2
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ˈkɒmpakt/
n.
a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.
v.
make or enter into (a formal agreement).
Etymology
C16: from L. compact-, compacisci, from com- ‘with’ + pacisci ‘make a covenant’; cf. pact.