compactness
|com/pact/ness|
/kəmˈpæktnəs/
(compact)
dense and small
Etymology
'compactness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'compactus,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'pactus' meant 'fastened.'
'compactus' transformed into the Old French word 'compacter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'compact' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'fastened together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'closely packed together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being closely packed together; density.
The compactness of the city makes it easy to walk everywhere.
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Noun 2
the state of being concise and succinct.
The compactness of the report made it easy to understand.
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