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tiivis — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • compact adjective Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
  • curt adj Speaking briefly to the point of seeming rude; short and blunt.
  • dense adjective Having parts packed closely together; thick or crowded.
  • sententious adj Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
  • succinct adjective Expressed clearly in very few words, with nothing unnecessary included.

Senses

tiivis is used for these senses in English:

  • close-knit Of a group: closely connected or linked, as by a common bond, culture, or identity.
  • compact Closely packed or densely constituted; having much material in a small volume.
  • curt Short or concise.
  • dense Compact; crowded together.
  • sententious Using as few words as possible; pithy and concise.
  • succinct Compressed into a tiny area.

compact — full definition

  1. adjective Taking up little space; neatly and efficiently arranged.
  2. noun A formal agreement between two or more parties.
  3. noun A small case containing face powder, often with a mirror.
  4. verb To press or pack something tightly together.

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