Superlative form of compact; most compact, tightly packed, or dense.
From 'compact' + superlative suffix '-est.' This superlative form has been used since Middle English to indicate the highest degree of compactness or compression.
The compactest knots in nature are found in proteins folding into their most energy-stable states—scientists study these configurations because even tiny improvements in density can revolutionize drug delivery systems.
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