🗜️ Pressed together 🐟 Flattened sideways

compressed

5.0

Made flat from side to side along the whole length, like a flat fish

adjective
/kəmˈprɛst/

Specialized

: aplanado

These fish have compressed bodies that help them swim efficiently.

Examples

The compressed shape of the flatfish allows it to hide easily on the ocean floor.
The compressed leaves lay flat on the table.
Some aquatic plants have compressed stems that help them move with water currents.
The leafstalk appeared compressed, making it distinct from those of other species.
The compressed shape of the flatfish allows it to hide easily on the ocean floor.
Some aquatic plants have compressed stems that help them move with water currents.
These fish have compressed bodies that help them swim efficiently.

Synonyms

flat

vscompressed

797 1.0

Level and even without parts higher or lower

is pressed thin from side to side along its entire length

flattened

vscompressed

2.8

Made flat or more level than before

is thinner from side to side along the whole length

squashed

vscompressed

3.3

Crushed or pressed so it becomes flat and loses its shape

is made thin by being pressed from side to side along length

Antonyms

bulging

2 3.6

Sticking out in a rounded shape because something inside pushes

expanded

4.0

Larger in size or number

Compounds

compressed air

Specialized

9 3.7

Air kept at higher pressure than normal and used to power tools

compressed gas

Specialized

1 3.7

Gas stored under high pressure in a cylinder or tank for use

How Flattened

compressed

Specialized

5.0

flattened

2.8

Surface Forms

compressed positive

Morphology

compressed = compress (transparent) = compress + ed

Clear derivation from the verb 'compress' using the past-participle/adjectival '-ed' to indicate flattened or pressed shape.

Etymology

Compressed comes from the Latin parts com- 'together' and press 'to push or press'. If you press something from the sides it becomes flat, so compressed can also mean 'flattened' along its length.