Synonyms of compactness

compactness

noun

as in concision

the quality or state of being marked by or using only few words to convey much meaning

the compactness of his prose requires a close, careful reading

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concision
• conciseness
• shortness
• crispness
• terseness
• succinctness
• brevity
• pithiness
• bluntness
• briefness
• sententiousness
• abruptness
• brusqueness
• curtness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• diffuseness
• prolixity
• verbosity
• wordiness
• redundancy
• repetitiveness
• tautology
• repetitiousness
• periphrasis
• long-windedness
• pleonasm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compactness

Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

What none of those cars offers is the sheer compactness that made the original Cappuccino so distinctive. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Our Top Picks for the Best Console Tables Minimal, contemporary, and compact, this best-selling console table is for anyone who craves compactness without losing any character along the way. — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026

But compactness can become a compromise when a handle is too narrow, the grip feels uncertain, or the blade geometry favors appearance over efficient cutting. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

That compactness is the pitch, with one unit, one plug and no external hardware. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Defensive organization was the cornerstone of Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in the last World Cup, and their compactness without the ball is still a strength under their new head coach. — Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026

The Polsby–Popper test and the Reock Ratio compactness formula show the new coastal Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade county 25th District is the least compact in the state. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026