compact
adjectiveHow many syllables in compact?
There are 2 syllables in the word compact.How to pronounce compact:
Definition of compact:
- compact (adjective):
- closely and firmly united or packed together.
- predominantly formed or filled composed, made
Synonyms for compact:
compact car
concordat
covenant
powder compact
Antonyms for compact:
airy
diffuse
dispersed
few and far between
free
freed
insecure
lax
light
loose
loosened
open
penetrable
porous
relaxed
roomy
scattered
slack
slackened
spacious
sparse
sporadic
thin
thinly distributed
uncrowded
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