Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'compactness'

English Word: compactness

Key Russian Translations:

• компактность [kɐmˈpakt.nəsʲtʲ] - [Formal, Technical]

Frequency: Medium (Common in technical, scientific, or mathematical discussions, but less frequent in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate; requires familiarity with abstract nouns and scientific vocabulary in Russian, per CEFR standards.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

компактность: [kɐmˈpakt.nəsʲtʲ]

Note on компактность: The stress falls on the second syllable ("pakt"). Be mindful of the palatalized 't' sound (tʲ), which is a common challenge for English speakers. Pronunciation may vary slightly in rapid speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

The quality or state of being compact, such as in terms of space, density, or efficiency (e.g., in mathematics, urban planning, or design).

Translation(s) & Context:

• компактность - Used in formal or technical contexts to describe something tightly packed or efficient, such as in scientific reports or engineering discussions.

Usage Examples:

• В дизайне современных городов учитывается компактность зданий для оптимизации пространства.

  In the design of modern cities, the compactness of buildings is considered to optimize space.

• Компактность этого алгоритма позволяет обрабатывать большие объемы данных за минимальное время.

  The compactness of this algorithm allows processing large volumes of data in minimal time.

• В математике компактность множества определяется как свойство, при котором оно замкнуто и ограничено.

  In mathematics, the compactness of a set is defined as the property of being closed and bounded.

• Компактность упаковки товаров важна для логистики и хранения.

  The compactness of product packaging is important for logistics and storage.

• Архитектор подчеркнул компактность проекта, чтобы сделать его экологически устойчивым.

  The architect emphasized the compactness of the project to make it environmentally sustainable.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Компактность" is a feminine noun (from the borrowed word "compact") and follows the standard third-declension pattern for abstract nouns in Russian. It is invariable in plural form but changes by case. Below is a table outlining its basic inflections:

Note: As an abstract concept, it rarely appears in plural and follows regular patterns without irregularities.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • плотность (plotnost') - Often used for density in physical contexts, with a slight emphasis on closeness.
  • сжатость (szhatost') - Implies compression or tightness, more common in informal or mechanical descriptions.
• Antonyms:
  • рассеянность (rasseyannost') - Refers to scatteredness or diffusion.
  • пространственность (prostranstvennost') - Indicates spaciousness or extensiveness.

Related Phrases:

• Компактная упаковка (Kompaktnaya upakovka) - Compact packaging; refers to efficient ways of wrapping items for storage or transport.
• Компактное пространство (Kompaktnoye prostranstvo) - Compact space; used in architecture to describe efficient use of area.
• Обеспечивать компактность (Obespechivat' kompaktnost') - To ensure compactness; a phrase in technical writing for maintaining efficiency.

Usage Notes:

"Компактность" directly corresponds to the English "compactness" in technical and abstract contexts, but it's more commonly used in formal Russian, such as in scientific literature or professional discussions. English speakers should note that Russian often pairs this word with adjectives or verbs to specify context (e.g., "высокая компактность" for "high compactness"). Be cautious with word order in sentences, as Russian typically places the noun after modifiers. When choosing between synonyms like "плотность," opt for "компактность" in scenarios involving spatial efficiency rather than physical density.

Common Errors:

• English learners often confuse "компактность" with "плотность" and use it interchangeably. Error: "Компактность воздуха" (implying air density). Correct: "Плотность воздуха." Explanation: "Компактность" is for spatial arrangement, not mass per unit volume.

• Misapplying cases, e.g., using nominative in all contexts. Error: "Из-за компактность" (incorrect genitive). Correct: "Из-за компактности." Explanation: Always adjust for the required case, such as genitive after prepositions like "из-за."

• Overusing in informal speech. Error: Using "компактность" in casual conversation. Correct: Stick to formal contexts or use simpler alternatives. Explanation: In everyday Russian, people might say "это очень тесно" (it's very tight) instead.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture and language, "компактность" often appears in discussions of urban development and Soviet-era architecture, where efficient use of space was emphasized due to historical resource constraints. This reflects a broader cultural value on practicality and optimization in daily life, such as in communal living spaces (kommunalki), where compactness was both a necessity and a design principle.

Related Concepts:

• Эффективность (Effektivnost') - Efficiency
• Оптимизация (Optimizatsiya) - Optimization
• Плотность (Plotnost') - Density