1. To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; — as the parts which compose a body. Now the bright sun compacts the precious stone. Blackstone.
2. To unite or connect firmly, as in a system. The whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth. Eph. iv. 16.
COMPACT
Com"pact, n. Etym: [L. compactum, fr. compacisci, p. p. compactus, to
make an agreement with; com- + pacisci to make an agreement. See
Pact.]
Defn: An agreement between parties; a covenant or contract.
The law of nations depends on mutual compacts, treaties, leagues,
etc. Blackstone.
Wedlock is described as the indissoluble compact. Macaulay.
The federal constitution has been styled a compact between the States
by which it was ratified. Wharton.
Syn.
— See Covenant.
COMPACTED
Com*pact"ed, a.
Defn: Compact; pressed close; concentrated; firmly united.
COMPACTEDLY
Com*pact"ed*ly, adv.
Defn: In a compact manner.
COMPACTEDNESS
Com*pact"ed*ness, n.