compact — closely and neatly packed together; dense
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: closely and neatly packed together; dense
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəmˈpækt/
Korean meaning: 조밀한, 빽빽한, 압축된
Korean pronunciation: 컴**팩**트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's compact purse somehow contained her entire life essentials.
- The apartment was so compact that the kitchen doubled as the dining room, living room, and occasionally the bedroom.
- The company needs to compact its operations to reduce costs.
compact
ADJECTIVE//kəmˈpækt//
closely and neatly packed together; dense
A student creates a compact arrangement of belongings in a small suitcase
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Origin
From Latin 'compactus', the past participle of 'compingere', meaning 'to fasten together'. The prefix 'com-' means 'together' and 'pangere' means 'to fasten' or 'to drive in'.
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“My grandmother's compact purse somehow contained her entire life essentials.”
“The apartment was so compact that the kitchen doubled as the dining room, living room, and occasionally the bedroom.”
“The company needs to compact its operations to reduce costs.”
“She preferred compact books that could fit in her pocket during commutes.”
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