Compendium

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Pronunciation: /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

Definitions of compendium

noun a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject

Example Sentences

A1 A compendium is a collection of concise but detailed information on a specific subject.

A2 In the library, you can find a compendium of famous quotes from different authors.

B1 The textbook serves as a useful compendium of key concepts in biology.

B2 The compendium of laws and regulations can be overwhelming for new lawyers.

C1 The compendium of scientific research articles provides a comprehensive overview of the field.

C2 The professor's compendium of literary criticism is considered a seminal work in the field.

Examples of compendium in a Sentence

formal The professor published a compendium of research articles on quantum physics.

informal I found a compendium of recipes online that I want to try.

slang Check out this compendium of memes, it's hilarious!

figurative His book serves as a compendium of life lessons and wisdom.

Grammatical Forms of compendium

past tense

compounded

plural

compendiums

comparative

more compendious

superlative

most compendious

present tense

compiles

future tense

will compile

perfect tense

has compiled

continuous tense

is compiling

singular

compendium

positive degree

compendious

infinitive

to compile

gerund

compiling

participle

compiled

Origin and Evolution of compendium

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'compendium' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'compendere' meaning 'to weigh together'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century to refer to a concise summary or compilation of information, the meaning of 'compendium' has evolved to encompass any comprehensive collection or summary of knowledge in various fields.