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Synonyms & Similar Words
condensation
contraction
squeezing
pressing
compacting
shrinking
reduction
decrease
lessening
diminution
compression
compaction
consolidation
constriction
tightening
coarctation
narrowing
constricting
squeezing
telescoping
abridgment
curtailment
truncation
abbreviation
shrinkage
miniaturization
compactification
densification
coalescence
Meaning of Compression
The primary meaning of the word "compression" is the act or process of compressing something.
Definitions
- The act of pressing or squeezing something to make it smaller or more dense
- * The state of being pressed or squeezed together
- * A reduction in volume, size, or amount
- * In medicine, a force or pressure that squeezes or constricts a part of the body
- * In computing, the process of reducing the size of a digital file
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
Example Uses
- The compression of the gas made it more dense and easier to store
- * The doctor applied compression to the wound to stop the bleeding
- * The compression algorithm reduced the size of the digital file
- * The compression of the soil made it difficult to dig
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
expansion
dilation
enlargement
increase
augmentation
amplification
inflation
distension
swelling
growth
escalation
intensification
magnification
enhancement
stretching
extension
prolongation
expansionism
broadening
widening
lengthening