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Meaning of compression
The act or process of compressing something
Etymology of compression
The word "compression" comes from the Latin "compressio", which is derived from "compressus", the past participle of "comprimere", meaning "to press together"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of pressing or squeezing something together
Synonyms
condensation
contraction
compacting
squeezing
shrinking
reduction
diminution
lessening
minimization
abridgment
curtailment
truncation
abbreviation
compression
pressurization
densification
consolidation
coalescence
amalgamation
merging
fusing
blending
compaction
tightening
constricting
narrowing
constriction
reduction
shrinkage
decrease
decline
compression
coarctation
strangulation
suffocation
throttling
Definitions
- The action of squeezing or pressing something together, typically to make it smaller or more dense
- * The process of making something, such as data or a signal, smaller or more compact, typically by reducing the amount of space or time it occupies
- * A region of high pressure in a fluid, such as a gas or liquid, caused by the compression of the fluid
Usage Examples
- The compression of the air in the scuba tank allowed the diver to stay underwater for longer
- * The compression algorithm reduced the size of the file, making it easier to send over the internet
- * The compression of the muscle during exercise helped to increase its strength and endurance
Antonyms
expansion
dilation
inflation
enlargement
augmentation
amplification
magnification
extension
elongation
stretching
widening
broadening
increasing
growth
swelling
bloating
distension
rarefaction
decompression
relaxation
loosening
unbending
straightening
opening
unfolding