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compact 1, adjective (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Latin; Origin: compactus, past participle of compingere 'to put together', from com- ( COM-) + pangere 'to fasten']
small, but arranged so that everything fits neatly into the space available - used to show approval
::The compact design of the machine allows it to be stored easily.
::The students' rooms were compact, with a desk, bed, and closet built in.
packed or put together firmly and closely
::The bushes grew in a compact mass.
small, but solid and strong
::a short compact-looking man
-- compactly adv
-- compactness n [U]