Definition and Synonyms for Compress

Definition of Compress

1. A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever) Noun
2. Make more compact by or as if by pressing Verb
3. Squeeze or press together Verb

compressible
Adjective
derivation
1
1. capable of being compressed or made more compact
compressing
Noun
derivation
2
1. applying pressure
2. applying pressure
compression
Noun
derivation
3
1. applying pressure
2. the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
3. encoding information while reducing the bandwidth or bits required
compressor
Noun
derivation
1
1. a mechanical device that compresses gasses
compressible
Adjective Satellite
derivation
1
1. capable of being easily compressed
decompress
Verb
antonym
1
1. restore to its uncompressed form

Words Rhyme with compress

Etymology for compress