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Synonyms & Similar Words
density
closeness
solidity
firmness
rigidity
solidity
cohesion
unity
completeness
comprehensiveness
succinctness
brevity
conciseness
terseness
pithiness
compactification
consolidation
concentration
integration
coherence
consistency
uniformity
homogeneity
symmetry
regularity
orderliness
neatness
tidiness
organization
arrangement
layout
design
pattern
structure
formation
configuration
conformation
Meaning of Compactness
The state of being closely and neatly packed or arranged.
Definitions
- The state of being closely and neatly packed or arranged
- * A measure of how closely or densely something is packed or arranged
- * The quality of being concise and to the point in expression or style
Etymology of Compactness
The word "compactness" comes from the Latin "compactum", meaning "that which is packed together", from "com" (together) and "pangere" (to pack or fasten)
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe physical and abstract concepts of closeness and density
Example Uses
- The compactness of the city's design made it easy to navigate on foot
- * The compactness of the argument was impressive, with no unnecessary words or phrases
- * The compactness of the data allowed for efficient storage and transmission
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
looseness
spaciousness
openness
airiness
emptiness
hollowness
vagueness
ambiguity
uncertainty
inconsistency
disorder
chaos
clutter
mess
disarray
confusion
complexity
prolixity
verbosity
wordiness
diffuseness
rambling
meandering