compattezza

compactness

noun kohm-paht-TET-tsah Rare

Also means

cohesion

Usage Note

Compattezza is an abstract feminine noun with no plural in common use. It describes both physical density (the compattezza of a material) and figurative cohesion (the compattezza of a team or political group). The double t and the -ezza suffix (added to compatto) are typical of Italian abstract nouns formed from adjectives.

Examples

"La squadra ha dimostrato grande compattezza."

Natural Translation

The team showed great cohesion.

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