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Synonyms & Similar Words
compacted
condensed
squeezed
pressed
flattened
shrunk
shrunken
reduced
minimized
abridged
abbreviated
curtailed
shortened
tightened
constricted
narrowed
concentrated
dense
thick
heavy
solid
firm
rigid
hardened
stiffened
toughened
strengthened
intensified
amplified
magnified
enlarged
Meaning of Compressed
The primary meaning of the word "Compressed" is to make something denser, typically by applying pressure.
Definitions
- Forced or squeezed into a smaller space or amount
- Made more dense, typically by applying pressure
- Reduced in size or volume, typically by squeezing or pressing
Etymology of Compressed
The word "Compressed" originates from the Latin words "comprimere" or "compressus," which means to press together, and is a combination of "com-" (meaning together) and "primere" (meaning to press)
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including physics, engineering, and computing, to describe the process of reducing the size or volume of something
Example Uses
- The compressed air was used to power the machine.
- The compressed file was easier to send over email.
- The compressed soil made it difficult to dig.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
expanded
inflated
enlarged
increased
augmented
amplified
magnified
intensified
strengthened
loosened
relaxed
released
uncompressed
unrestricted
unconfined
open
spacious
vast
extensive
broad
wide
scattered
dispersed
spread