precompact

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Synonyms: recompact, precontact, paracompact

Antonyms: recompact, precontact, paracompact

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Verb

1. To [[compact]] partially in preparation for full [[compaction]] or [[extrusion]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|topology}} Forming a {{w|relatively compact subspace}}; Having a [[closure]] that is [[compact]].
2. {{lb|en|topology}} {{w|Totally bounded set|Totally bounded}}; Having a [[cover]] that consists of finitely many [[finite]] [[subset]]s.

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