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Definition of compactly

compactly

/kəmˈpækt.li/
com · pact · ly
Adjective:compact
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• adverb

1

In a closely and neatly packed manner; in a way that occupies little space.

Example

"The camping gear was folded compactly so that everything would fit inside a single backpack."

2

In a concise, brief, and economical manner without wasted words.

Example

"She summarized the complex legal argument compactly in the opening paragraph of her brief."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Compactly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/compactly
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