compact
Translation
compact, small, dense, concise
Examples
She lives in a compact apartment.
She lives in a compact flat.
This is a compact summary of the report.
This is a compact summary of the report.
He drives a compact car.
He drives a compact car.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) compact ((noun)) small and neatly arranged She lives in a compact apartment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: small, dense, concise; Antonyms: large, spacious
Etymology
From Latin "compactus" (fastened together), from "com-" (together) + "pangere" (to fasten).
Memory Tips
Imagine 'packing' things 'com'pletely together into a small space.