compactly Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adverb in a compact manner or state
   
   • The children were packed compactly into the car
2. adverb with concise and precise brevity; to the point
   succinctly.
   
   • Please state your case as succinctly as possible
   • he wrote compactly but clearly
3. adverb taking up no more space than necessary
   
   • liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank

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