compactly

compactly
Ⅰ.
compact [1] ADJECTIVE 1) closely and neatly packed together; dense. 2) having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space.
VERB exert force on to make more dense; compress.
NOUN a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff.
DERIVATIVES compaction noun compactly adverb compactness noun compactor noun.
ORIGIN from Latin compingere 'fasten together' .
Ⅱ.
compact [2] NOUN a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.
ORIGIN Latin compactum, from compacisci 'make a covenant with' .

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