compactable

Able to shrink

Compactable describes something that can be compressed into a smaller space or denser form.

Trash is compactable; a compactable stroller folds down for storage.

The word appears in technical contexts—soil engineering, waste management—and in marketing claims about portable products.

Also spelled compactible.

compressible

squishable

Able to be compressed

collapsibleAble to compress compactly
foldableAble to bend flat
deflatableCapable of losing air

shrinkable · condensable · crushable · squeezable · packable · reducible · rollable · pressable

space-saving

stackable

Can be piled up

nestableAble to fit within
modularMade of separable units
telescopicExtending via nested tubes

retractable · slimline · knock-down · disassemblable · portable · storable · wall-mounted · convertible · multifunctional · low-profile

design

minimalist

One favoring bare essentials

streamlinedMade smooth and efficient
efficientProductive without waste
lightweightLacking mass or importance

ergonomic · innovative · functional · sleek · practical · portable · travel-friendly · urban

storage

binnable

Able to be trashed

boxableAble to be packaged
cratedPacked in wooden container
pocketableSmall enough to carry

baggable · carryable · stowable

Opposites

physical compressibility

compactableincompressible

Cannot be made smaller

uncompressible · rigid · inflexible · fixed · solid

structural flexibility

compactablerigid

Unable to bend

inflexible · stiff · fixed · immutable · set

Family

compact, compacted, compacting, compaction, compactor, compactly, compactness, impact, impacted

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G