compact

Definition

• n. a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
• n. a small and economical car
• v. have the property of being packable or of compacting easily
• adj. closely and firmly united or packed together

Word forms

Past participle

compacted

Third person singular

compacts

Present participle

compacting

Past tense

compacted

Example sentences

1. a.

   The compact design of the new smartphone makes it easy to carry.

2. vt.

   I need to compact the files before sending them over email.

3. vi.

   As the clay dries, it will compact and become harder.