compact

Pronunciation

noun

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒmˌpækt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑmˌpækt/

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adjective

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpækt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpækt/ or /ˈkɑmˌpækt/

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verb

• (US) (UK) IPA ^(key): /kəmˈpækt/

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• Hyphenation: com‧pact

Noun

Singular compact

Plural compacts

1. (countable) A compact is an agreement or contract.
   • Synonyms: agreement and contract
2. (countable) A compact is a small container with a folding mirror that contains powder and is used by women.

Adjective

Positive compact

Comparative more compact

Superlative most compact

1. If something is compact, it is packed into a tight space.
2. If something is compact, all of the needed features of something fits in a small space.

Synonyms

• (packed into tight space): concentrated, dense, tight

Related words

• compactly
• compactor
• compact disc

Verb

Plain form compact

Third-person singular compacts

Past tense compacted

Past participle compacted

Present participle compacting

1. (transitive) If something is compacted, it is made smaller; it is compressed.

Synonyms

• compressed

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