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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCompact Size
/kəmˈpækt saɪz/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A size that is small and efficient, often used to describe products designed for convenience and portability.
"The compact size of the new smartphone makes it easy to carry in a pocket." - 2
A classification of items that are designed to occupy less space while maintaining functionality.
"The compact size of the furniture allows for better use of the small living area."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'compact' originates from the Latin word 'compactus', meaning 'to press together'. 'Size' comes from the Latin 'sized', referring to the dimensions or magnitude of an object. The combination reflects a modern usage that emphasizes efficiency and minimalism in design.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Compact Size" is said worldwide
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Taille compacte
Transliteration: tɑj kompakt
"La taille compacte de ce modèle le rend facile à transporter."
Kompakte Größe
Transliteration: kɔmˈpaktə ˈɡrøːsə
"Die kompakte Größe des Geräts erleichtert den Transport."
Dimensione compatta
Transliteration: dimenˈtsjoːne komˈpatta
"La dimensione compatta rende questo prodotto molto pratico."
Tamaño compacto
Transliteration: taˈmaɲo komˈpaktɔ
"El tamaño compacto de la laptop facilita su transporte."
Tamanho compacto
Transliteration: taˈmaɲu kõˈpaktu
"O tamanho compacto do dispositivo é ideal para viagens."
संक्षिप्त आकार
Transliteration: saṅkṣipta ākar
"इस डिवाइस का संक्षिप्त आकार इसे यात्रा के लिए आदर्श बनाता है।"
紧凑尺寸
Transliteration: jǐn còu chǐ cùn
"这个设备的紧凑尺寸使其便于携带。"
콤팩트 사이즈
Transliteration: kompaekteu saijeu
"이 장치의 콤팩트 사이즈는 휴대하기에 편리합니다."
コンパクトサイズ
Transliteration: konpakuto saizu
"このデバイスのコンパクトサイズは持ち運びに便利です。"
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