compendium
noun | /compendium/
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a concise but comprehensive collection of information about a particular subject
compendium
noun | /compendium/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa concise but comprehensive collection of information about a particular subject
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Synonyms
summaryabstractdigestcollectionanthology
Antonyms
expansionenlargementunabridged work
Examples
"The library houses a compendium of rare historical maps."
"She prepared a compendium of case laws for quick reference."
Mnemonic Trick
Compendium = Compact + Encyclopedia → concise collection.
Etymology
From Latin compendere = weigh together
later used for concise collections of knowledge
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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