compacts
verb · noun
Form of compact , plural of compact.
Simple meaning
A signed written agreement between two or more parties to perform some action.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kəmˈpækts
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
third-person singular of compact
To form an agreement or contract.
third-person singular of compact
To make more dense; to compress.
third-person singular of compact
Make more compact by or as if by pressing
third-person singular of compact
To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.
noun
plural of compact
A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action
plural of compact
An agreement or contract.
plural of compact
A small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
plural of compact
A slim folding case, often featuring a mirror, powder and a powder puff, small enough to fit in a woman's purse, handbag, or pocket.
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This meaning: To form an agreement or contract.
Used this way, compacts is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in law or legal contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Law/legal
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Word Family
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Inflected forms
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Closely and firmly united or packed together.
Word family
Words built from the same root.
The spatial property of being crowded together.
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