compactly
Definition
Adverb 1. In a way that takes up minimal space; densely packed. Refers to arranging or storing items efficiently so they occupy little room. 2. In a concise and precise manner; succinctly. Refers to expressing ideas with brevity and clarity, without unnecessary words. 3. In a closely and firmly united or packed state. Refers to the manner in which parts are firmly joined or pressed together.
Usage Examples
- Taking up minimal space:
- The furniture was designed compactly to fit into small apartments.
- The data is stored compactly on the new solid-state drive.
- In a concise manner:
- She explained the complex theory compactly in just a few paragraphs.
- The report was written compactly, covering all key points on a single page.
- In a closely packed state:
- The audience was seated compactly in the small theater.
- The soil in the pot was pressed down compactly.
Advanced Usage
- "To put/state something compactly": To express an idea in its most condensed, essential form.
- To put it compactly, the project's success hinges on three factors.
- Used in technical fields (e.g., mathematics, computer science) to describe efficient algorithms or data structures that use minimal resources.
Variants and Related Words
- Compact (adjective): Closely and neatly packed together; taking up little space. (e.g., ). Also meaning concise. (e.g., ).
- Compact (verb): To compress or pack items densely. (e.g., ).
- Compactness (noun): The quality of being compact. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- (For space/conciseness): Concisely, succinctly, tersely, briefly, neatly, efficiently.
- (For density): Densely, tightly, closely, solidly.
Antonyms
- Loosely, diffusely, verbosely, wordily, spaciously.
Adverb
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taking up no more space than necessary
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liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank
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with concise and precise brevity; to the point
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Please state your case as succinctly as possible
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he wrote compactly but clearly
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in a compact manner or state
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The children were packed compactly into the car
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