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compact
('k/A/mp/&/kt )

adjective (a)

  • closely and firmly united or packed together(adj.all)
    Example:
    Compact soil.
    Compact clusters of flowers.
    Antonym:
    loose
    source: wordnet30

noun (n)

  • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    powder compact
    source: wordnet30
  • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    concordat, covenant
    source: wordnet30
  • a small and economical car(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    compact car
    source: wordnet30
  • An agreement between parties; a covenant or contract.(noun)
    source: webster1913

preposition (pre)

  • Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.(preposition)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • having a short and solid form or stature(adj.all)
    Example:
    A wrestler of compact build.
    Synonym:
    heavyset, stocky, thick, thickset
    source: wordnet30
  • briefly giving the gist of something(adj.all)
    Example:
    A compact style is brief and pithy.
    Synonym:
    compendious, succinct, summary
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily(verb.contact)
    Example:
    This powder compacts easily.
    Synonym:
    pack
    source: wordnet30
  • compress into a wad(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    bundle, pack, wad
    source: wordnet30
  • make more compact by or as if by pressing(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    compress, pack together
    Antonym:
    decompress, uncompress
    source: wordnet30
  • squeeze or press together(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze
    source: wordnet30
  • To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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