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compact

Meaning of compact

small and space-saving

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British English/ˈkɒmpækt/
American English/ˈkɑm.pækt/
Russian transcription[kɐmˈpaktnɨj]
compact
compact - компактный
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compact with Russian translation

compact usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.

The compact camera fits into my coat pocket.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они выбрали компактную посудомойку для маленькой кухни.

They chose a compact dishwasher for the small kitchen.

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compact belongs to the topic "Adjectives". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

compactкомпактный
thinтонкий
heavyтяжёлый
lightлёгкий
hardтвёрдый
softмягкий
tinyкрошечный

compact synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between compact / space-saving / portable / streamlined / efficient / handy

🇬🇧English
compact

small in size; tightly arranged or closely packed

B1Very Often

The camera is compact enough to fit in a pocket.

Фотоаппарат достаточно компактный, чтобы поместиться в карман.

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🇬🇧English
space-saving

designed to use less space; emphasizes saving room

B1Often

A space-saving bookshelf fits into the narrow hallway.

Книжная полка, экономящая место, встала в узкий коридор.

🇬🇧English

able to be easily carried or moved; emphasizes mobility

B1Very Often

The portable speaker is light and easy to take camping.

Портативная колонка лёгкая и её легко взять в поход.

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🇬🇧English
streamlined

shaped or designed to reduce resistance or simplified for efficiency; emphasizes sleekness or optimization

B1Often

The new model is more streamlined and uses less material.

Новая модель более обтекаемая и использует меньше материалов.

🇬🇧English

performing well with minimal waste of time or resources; emphasizes effectiveness

B1Very Often

An efficient layout reduces walking time between workstations.

Эффективная планировка сокращает время перемещения между рабочими местами.

🇬🇧English

convenient and useful; easy to use or within reach

B1Often

This pocket knife is very handy for small repairs.

Этот складной нож очень удобен для мелкого ремонта.

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How to pronounce compact and what this word means

compact translation: компактный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce compact

/ˈkɒmpækt/

compact translation

компактный

compact examples

The compact camera fits into my coat pocket.

compact transcription

/ˈkɒmpækt/, /ˈkɑm.pækt/

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compact meaning: what does it mean?

small and space-saving

compact pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

compact is pronounced as /ˈkɒmpækt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

compact definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The compact camera fits into my coat pocket. Translation: Компактная камера помещается в карман моего пальто.

Is compact part of Adjectives vocabulary?

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