HyperDic: compactly

English > 3 senses of the word compactly:
ADVERBallcompactlyin a compact manner or state
allcompactly, succinctlywith concise and precise brevity
allcompactlytaking up no more space than necessary
English > compactly: 3 senses > adverb 1
MeaningIn a compact manner or state.
Example"The children were packed compactly into the car"
Adjectivescompactclosely and firmly united or packed together
English > compactly: 3 senses > adverb 2
MeaningWith concise and precise brevity; to the point.
Example "he wrote compactly but clearly"
Synonymsuccinctly
Spanishresumidamente, sucintamente
Catalansuccintament
Adjectivescompactbriefly giving the gist of something
English > compactly: 3 senses > adverb 3
Meaningtaking up no more space than necessary.
Example"liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank"
Adjectivescompactclosely and firmly united or packed together

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