compactify

/ (kəmˈpæktɪˌfaɪ) /


verb-fies, -fying or -fied
  1. to make or become compact; esp of higher dimensions in space-time, to become tightly curved so as to be unobservable under normal circumstances

Derived forms of compactify

  • compactification, noun

Words Nearby compactify

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