compressed
word · lemma: compress
Definition
Pressed into a smaller space, made more compact, or reduced in size by pressure. Can also refer to digital files or data made smaller to save space.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in technical, scientific, or everyday contexts (e.g., 'compressed air', 'compressed file'). Often describes gases, physical objects, or digital data. Do not confuse with 'condensed' (which often refers to meaning or liquid).
Spanish: comprimido - compactadoPortuguese (BR): comprimido - compactadoPortuguese (PT): comprimido - compactadoChinese (Simplified): 压缩的 - 被压紧的Chinese (Traditional): 壓縮的 - 被壓緊的Hindi: संपीड़ित - दबाया हुआArabic: مضغوط - مكثّفBengali: সংকুচিত - চাপাRussian: сжатый - уплотнённыйJapanese: 圧縮されたVietnamese: được nénKorean: 압축된Turkish: sıkıştırılmışUrdu: دبا ہوا - سکڑایا ہواIndonesian: terkompresi - dipadatkan
Example Sentences
The files are compressed to save space.
basic
Air in the tank is highly compressed.
basic
This sponge stays compressed until you add water.
basic
The compressed schedule leaves me no time to rest.
natural
He sent the pictures as a compressed ZIP file.
natural
After moving, all my clothes were compressed into two suitcases.
natural