closely-packed
|close-ly-packed|
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/ˈkloʊsli pækt/
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/ˈkləʊsli pækt/
tightly arranged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'closely-packed' originates from the combination of 'close' and 'pack', where 'close' meant 'near' and 'pack' meant 'to fill or crowd'.
Historical Evolution
'closely-packed' evolved from the Middle English word 'clos', meaning 'near', and 'pak', meaning 'to fill'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to fill or crowd closely', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/03/27 06:26