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Meaning of compacted
The primary meaning of the word "compacted" is to make something denser by applying pressure.
Etymology of compacted
The word "compacted" originates from the Latin "compactare", which means "to make dense" or "to press together", derived from "compactus", the past participle of "compingere", meaning "to strike or press together"
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of making something denser or more solid
Synonyms
compressed
condensed
dense
packed
tight
solid
firm
rigid
hardened
consolidated
unified
integrated
merged
combined
joined
linked
connected
united
cemented
bonded
adhered
attached
fixed
secured
stabilized
steadied
calmed
soothed
settled
compacted
pressed
squeezed
crammed
jammed
wedged
crushed
flattened
Definitions
- Made denser by applying pressure, typically to reduce volume or increase stability
- * Closely and firmly packed or united
- * Formed into a closely united whole
Usage Examples
- The soil was compacted by the heavy machinery, making it difficult to dig
- * The compacted snow made it easy to build a snowman
- * The compacted files took up less space on the computer