Synonyms for compression

Most common

compaction · concretion · contraction · constriction

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

Antonyms

decompression, rarefaction

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Definitions

1. n. 1

   An increase in density; the act of compressing, or the state of being compressed; compaction.

2. n. 2

   The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.

Related words

Word family

companding compansion

Phrases

compression shorts aortocaval compression syndrome compression sock compression wave

Forms

Plural

compressions → compactions, densifications, crushes, concretions…

Example sentences

• contraction Hiccups are involuntary contraction of the diaphragm.
• constriction Sunbeam snakes kill their prey with constriction.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters

crush¹

7 letters

squeeze¹

10 letters

compaction, concretion

11 letters

contraction³

12 letters

condensation⁴, abbreviation⁵, constriction³

13 letters

densification

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (contraction³ = 3 syllables).

In other languages

Français

compression

Italiano

compressione

Español

compresión

Deutsch

Kompression