COMPACTS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Compact

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 16th century: from Latin compactum, past participle of compacisci, from com- ‘with’ + pacisci ‘make a covenant’. Compare with pact

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɒmpakt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties

Short Definition:

formal agreement or contract between two or more parties

Examples:
  • they signed a compact with the United States
  • a peace compact

Word: Compact

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈkɒmpakt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make or enter into (a formal agreement) with another party or parties

Short Definition:

make or enter into formal agreement with another party or parties

Examples:
  • the party compacted an alliance with dissident groups

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