compacture

/ˌkɑːmpækˈtʃʊər, ˌkæm-/COM-pak-tchoor, KAM-

Definitions

1. verb

to make something more compact or to reduce its size

“The artist compactured the sculpture to fit it into a smaller box.”

2. noun

the process or state of making something more compact

“The compacture of the data allowed it to be stored more efficiently.”

Synonyms

  • compact
  • compress
  • condense

Antonyms

  • enlarge
  • expand