adjective

compact

compact, small, dense, concise

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.

((a/an)) compact ((noun)) small and neatly arranged She lives in a compact apartment.

Synonyms: small, dense, concise; Antonyms: large, spacious

From Latin "compactus" (fastened together), from "com-" (together) + "pangere" (to fasten).

Imagine 'packing' things 'com'pletely together into a small space.

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