Definition of compact

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  • compact is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • compact is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • compact is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of compact

  • briefly giving the gist of something (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a compact style is brief and pithy

    Synonyms

    1. compendious
    2. succinct
    3. summary
  • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. concordat
    2. covenant
  • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. powder compact
  • a small and economical car (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. compact car
  • having a short and solid form or stature (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a wrestler of compact build

    Synonyms

    1. heavyset
    2. stocky
    3. thick
    4. thickset
  • make more compact by or as if by pressing (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. compress
    2. pack together
  • compress into a wad (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. bundle
    2. pack
    3. wad
  • squeeze or press together (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. compress
    2. constrict
    3. contract
    4. press
    5. squeeze
  • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily (verb)

    Examples

    1. This powder compacts easily

    Synonyms

    1. pack
  • closely and firmly united or packed together (adjective)

    Examples

    1. compact soil
    2. compact clusters of flowers

See definition of compact in Merriam Webster