Compactness
noun
The quality of being densely packed or arranged in a small area or space.
The compactness of the city allows you to experience many attractions in a short time.
Often appears as...
- compactness of design
- compactness of structure
noun
The quality of being simple and easy to understand or use.
One major advantage of the new software is its compactness.
Often appears as...
- compactness of software
- compactness of code
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Technical
noun
In mathematics, it is the property of a topological space when every open cover has a finite subcover.
In a compact space, every sequence has a subsequence that converges to a limit.
Often appears as...
- compactness in topology
- compactness theorem
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Formal
Academic
noun
The quality of being densely packed or arranged in a small area or space.
The compactness of the city allows you to experience many attractions in a short time.
Often appears as...
- compactness of design
- compactness of structure
noun
The quality of being simple and easy to understand or use.
One major advantage of the new software is its compactness.
Often appears as...
- compactness of software
- compactness of code
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In mathematics, it is the property of a topological space when every open cover has a finite subcover.
In a compact space, every sequence has a subsequence that converges to a limit.
Often appears as...
- compactness in topology
- compactness theorem
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Convenience
Refers to the ease of moving around in a space-saving urban layout.
The compactness of the apartment complex adds to urban convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficient Layout
Describes the smart use of space found in good designs.
The compactness of the new library design was impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
It may suggest cramped or uncomfortable spaces if overemphasized.
Despite its compactness, the room felt a bit claustrophobic.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Convenience
Refers to the ease of moving around in a space-saving urban layout.
The compactness of the apartment complex adds to urban convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficient Layout
Describes the smart use of space found in good designs.
The compactness of the new library design was impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
It may suggest cramped or uncomfortable spaces if overemphasized.
Despite its compactness, the room felt a bit claustrophobic.
Pro Tip 1/3Urban Convenience
Refers to the ease of moving around in a space-saving urban layout.
The compactness of the apartment complex adds to urban convenience.
Pro Tip 2/3Efficient Layout
Describes the smart use of space found in good designs.
The compactness of the new library design was impressive.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Positive
It may suggest cramped or uncomfortable spaces if overemphasized.
Despite its compactness, the room felt a bit claustrophobic.
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How transistors work -...
when a voltage exceeding a certain threshold is applied. Otherwise, it remains switched off. In this way, small variations in the input voltage can be used to quickly switch between high and low-output currents. The advantage of the transistor lies in its efficiency and compactness.
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How transistors work -...
when a voltage exceeding a certain threshold is applied. Otherwise, it remains switched off. In this way, small variations in the input voltage can be used to quickly switch between high and low-output currents. The advantage of the transistor lies in its efficiency and compactness.
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Arthur Erickson
Canadian Architect
We can appreciate but not really understand the medieval town. We cannot comprehend its compactness, the contiguity of all its buildings as a single uninterrupted whole.
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Per Mertesacker
German Coach
No matter how much striking power you have got, you need to have a sense of defensive compactness from everyone.
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Arthur Erickson
Canadian Architect
We can appreciate but not really understand the medieval town. We cannot comprehend its compactness, the contiguity of all its buildings as a single uninterrupted whole.
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Per Mertesacker
German Coach
No matter how much striking power you have got, you need to have a sense of defensive compactness from everyone.
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