compact

Main Entry:
compact [adj. kuhm-pakt, kom-, kom-pakt; v. kuhm-pakt; n. kom-pakt]
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: condensed
Synonyms: appressed, bunched, close, compressed, crowded, dense, firm, hard, impenetrable, impermeable, packed, pressed, solid, thick, tight
Notes: a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities
Antonyms: loose, slack, uncondensed
Main Entry: compact
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: agreement
Synonyms: alliance, arrangement, bargain, bond, concordat, contract, convention, covenant, deal, engagement, entente, indenture, pact, settlement, stipulation, transaction, treaty, understanding
Notes: a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities
Antonyms: disagreement
Main Entry: compact
Part of Speech: verb
Definition: make condensed
Synonyms: combine, compress, concentrate, condense, consolidate, contract, cram, integrate, pack, set, solidify, stuff, unify, unite
Notes: a compact is a formal agreement on rights and conduct, a treaty is a compact between nations, and a contract is a compact between two business entities
Antonyms: enlarge, loosen, slacken, thin, uncondense
Concept Thesaurus
Concept: Compact.
Synonyms:
-nouns
compact, contract, agreement, bargain; affidation; pact, paction; bond, covenant, indenture; bundobast, deal., stipulation, settlement, convention; compromise, cartel., protocol, treaty, concordat, Zollverein, Sonderbund, charter, Magna Charta, Progmatic Sanction., negotiation (bargaining); diplomacy (mediation); negotiator (agent)., ratification, completion, signature, seal, sigil, signet.
-verbs
contract, covenant, agree for; engage (promise)., treat, negotiate, stipulate, make terms; bargain (barter)., make a bargain, strike a bargain; come to terms, come to an understanding; compromise; set at rest; close, close with; conclude, complete, settle; confirm, ratify, clench, subscribe, underwrite; endorse, indorse; put the seal to; sign, seal (attest); indent., take one at one's word, bargain by inch of candle.
-adjectives
agreed; conventional; under hand and seal.
-phrases
caveat emptor.
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Main Entry: agreement
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: document of concurrence, contract
Synonyms: acknowledgment, adjudication, affidavit, approval, arrangement, assent, avowal, bargain, bond, cartel, charter, codicil, compact, compromise, confirmation, covenant, deal, indenture, lease, negotiation, note, oath, okay, pact, piece of paper, protocol, recognition, settlement, stipulation, the nod, transaction, treaty, understanding, writ
Main Entry: alliance
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: friendly association, agreement
Synonyms: accord, affiliation, affinity, betrothal, bond, coalition, coherence, collaboration, collusion, combination, communion, compact, concord, concurrence, confederacy, confederation, congruity, conjunction, connection, consanguinity, cooperation, engagement, entente, federation, fraternization, friendship, interrelation, kinship, league, marriage, matrimony, membership, mutuality, pact, participation, partnership, relation, support, tie, treaty, union
Antonyms: antagonism, discord, disunion, divorce, estrangement, hostility, rebellion, separation, war
Main Entry: arrangement
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: an understanding
Synonyms: adjustment, agreement, compact, compromise, deal, frame-up, game plan, layout*, organization, package deal, package*, plan, preparation, provision, schedule, settlement, setup, terms
Main Entry: automobile
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: land vehicle; car
Synonyms: auto, bucket of bolts, bug*, buggy, bus, clunker, compact, convertible, crate, four-wheeler, gas guzzler, go-cart, hardtop, hatchback, heap*, jalopy, junker, lemon, limousine, motor car, oil burner, passenger car, pickup truck, ride*, sedan, sports car, station wagon, subcompact, taxi, transportation, truck, tub, van, wheels, wreck*
Main Entry: bargain
Part of Speech: noun
Definition: agreement
Synonyms: arrangement, bond, business, compact, contract, convention, covenant, deal, engagement, negotiation, pact, pledge, promise, stipulation, transaction, treaty, understanding
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