packed
UK: pækt | US: pækt
Definition
adj. filled to capacity; containing as much as possible
adj. compressed or tightly arranged
adj. (of a place) very crowded
Structure
pack <to bundle or cram>ed <past participle/adjective suffix>
Etymology
The word "packed" derives from the Middle English "pakken," meaning to bundle or cram, which likely originated from the Middle Dutch "pac" (bundle). The suffix "-ed" transforms the verb "pack" into an adjective, indicating a state of being filled or compressed. Over time, "packed" evolved to describe not just physical tightness (e.g., packed luggage) but also crowded spaces (e.g., a packed stadium). The logic reflects the action of packing (verb) resulting in a packed (adjective) condition.
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