compressed
UK: kəmˈprɛst | US: kəmˈprɛst
adj. pressed or squeezed together to reduce volume or size
vt. (past tense of compress) reduced in volume or size by pressure
The word compressed derives from Latin compressus, the past participle of comprimere ("to press together"), formed from com- (intensive prefix) + premere ("to press"). The morpheme compress retains the core idea of forceful reduction, while -ed marks its state or action in the past. This logical construction reflects physical or metaphorical compaction, evolving into modern technical (e.g., data compression) and general usage.
The compressed air tank is lightweight but powerful.
She compressed her clothes into a small suitcase for the trip.
The essay was compressed to fit the word limit.
Compressed data files save storage space.
His lips compressed into a thin line of disapproval.