Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Compact
The word 'compact' means something that is small and neatly arranged, or it can also mean that something is made up of many parts that fit closely together.
You pronounce 'compact' as 'KOM-pakt' when it's used as an adjective, and as 'kom-PAKT' when it's a noun.
The word 'compact' comes from the Latin word 'compactus', which means 'to make firm or to press together'.
The word 'compact' in Kannada is 'ಸಂಕ್ಷಿಪ್ತ' (Saṅkṣipta).