adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that is smaller than the compact version, especially a very small car.
2. 2
   a car smaller than a compact car wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Smaller than the compact version. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

subcompact car

Etymology

From sub- + compact.

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