compact
Translation
compact, small, dense, powder case
Examples
This is a very compact camera.
This is a very compact camera.
She took a compact from her handbag.
She took a compact from her handbag.
Grammar Patterns
((a)) compact ((noun)) small and fitting into a small space This is a compact car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, dense, concise; Antonyms: large, spacious, diffuse
Etymology
From Latin 'compact-us', past participle of 'compingere', meaning 'to join together'. 'Com-' (together) + 'pangere' (to fasten).
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'pack' things 'com'pletely together to make them 'compact'.