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Superlative for closely packed together
“These cones normally migrate together in a compact mass.”
Superlative for having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space
“The gear-driven design also makes the unit more compact than other similar components.”
Superlative for having a solid, almost unyielding surface or structure
“Having complied with these rules, you will have a tough, hard, and compact surface, which will be lasting as stone, and unaffected by heat or cold.”
Superlative for brief, concise, and to the point
“However, in the interest of concision, this chapter presents a more compact summary of major developmental changes in each of the three primary subsystems of speech.”
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