ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Compendium

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kəmˈpɛn.di.əm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Compendium is a noun meaning A short, complete summary; an abstract.

Meaning

A short, complete summary; an abstract.

More Meanings

  1. A list or collection of various items.

Example Sentences

It was this last variety which formed the backbone of the first published Italian compendium of games, Innocenzo Ringhieri's One Hundred Games of Liberality and Ingenuity of 1551, dedicated to Cathérine de' Medici.

Word Forms

Synonyms for compendium

Depending on context, synonyms include encyclopedia, cyclopedia, collection.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include collection, abstract, overview, rundown, abridged, summary.

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