compaction | Definition of compaction

Synonyms and Antonyms of compaction

the act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing

the compaction of a complex topic into a short article means that a lot of niceties are going to get crushed

Synonyms of compaction

compacting, compression, condensation, condensing, constricting, constriction, contracting, contraction, squeeze, squeezing, telescoping

Words Related to compaction

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), curtailment, shortening

concentration, consolidation

simplification, streamlining

decreasing, diminishment, lessening

Near Antonyms of compaction

dilation, dispersion, dissipation, scattering

distension (or distention), inflation, swelling

Antonyms of compaction

decompression, expansion