English vocabulary · C1
Compendium
/kəmˈpɛndiəm/ · n.
A compendium puts key facts in one book. It helps you find the main parts fast.
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Example sentences
- The book is a compendium of plants.
- She made a compendium of myths.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- compendium — short collection (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- COLLECTION — things kept together (Many Things Together)
- HANDBOOK — small useful guide (Quick Help For A Topic)
- DIGEST — short form of facts (Short Main Points)
Similar words
- collection
- handbook
- digest
- summary
- guide
Lesson notes
A compendium puts key facts in one book. It helps you find the main parts fast.
Related: collection, handbook, digest. Use compendium when key facts are gathered in one book.
The book is a compendium of plants. She made a compendium of myths.
From Latin. Compendium- means short collection. One place for key facts: that is a compendium.