Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

compactified

Adjective

/kəmˈpæktɪfaɪd/

Definition

Made more compact, often in a mathematical or physical context.

Examples

The compactified dimensions in string theory allow for a more manageable mathematical model.
After the data was compactified, it took up significantly less space on the server.
In geometry, compactified spaces have properties that help in various calculations.

Meaning

The term ‘compactified’ generally refers to the process of making something more compact. In mathematics, especially in the field of topology and string theory, it relates to the idea of taking a higher-dimensional space and ‘squeezing’ certain dimensions into a smaller form, usually for simplified analysis or modeling.