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compact

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Số nhiều: compactsPhân từ 2: compactedV-ing: compacting

This word carries a strong sense of efficiency and space-saving. When describing a physical object, it suggests a design that maximizes utility without wasting room, often implying a modern or engineered quality. It is a positive attribute in technology and urban planning, whereas similar words like cramped feel claustrophobic and negative. In a legal or political sense, the word evokes a feeling of solemnity and binding commitment. It suggests a deeper, more foundational agreement than a simple contract, often associated with historical covenants or high-level diplomatic treaties.

Countable when referring to a physical makeup case or a legal treaty. Uncountable when referring to the state of being densely packed.

Ý nghĩa

Tính từ

closely and neatly packed together

"a compact city center"

Tính từ

small and conveniently sized

"a compact camera"

Danh từ

"she applied powder using her compact"

Danh từ

a formal agreement between two or more parties

"the parties signed a compact to end the war"

Ngoại động từ

[something]

"the machine is used to compact the trash"

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