See Also: compact(1)(dictionary)
compact(4)(dictionary)
compact(3)(dictionary)
compact(2)(dictionary)
compact(dictionary)
ultra-(dictionary)
ultra(1)(dictionary)
non ultra(dictionary)
ultra-(medicine)
non plus ultra(dictionary)

compact 1, adjective (oh) and non plus ultra (iou)


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]

non plus ultra (iou)



non plus ultra noun phr. L17.
[Latin = not more beyond.]
A ne plus ultra, the highest point or culmination of.