compendia

Meanings

• noun

  A collection or compilation of various information or knowledge.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compendia
compendium , compendium , dependium , rependium

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Variants

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compendia , compendium , compendiums

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Etymology

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From Latin 'compendium' meaning 'a summary, a completion, a full treatment'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'compendium' is also used in the context of music, particularly in medieval and Renaissance music, to refer to a collection of pieces for a particular instrument or voice.

2. The term 'compendium' was used in medieval Europe as a title for various types of works, including theological, philosophical, and scientific texts.

3. The term 'compendium' has been used in various fields, including mathematics, medicine, and law, to refer to a collection or summary of knowledge in that field.

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Related Concepts

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1. encyclopedia: A comprehensive reference work covering various subjects, similar to a compendium but usually larger in scope.

2. handbook: A concise and practical guide, often in the form of a compendium.

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Culture

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Compendia have been used throughout history to document and preserve knowledge in various fields such as medicine, law, and literature. For example, the 'Compendium of the Doctrines of Grace' is a theological work, while 'Compendium of the Mathematical Sciences' is a mathematical text.

How to Memorize "compendia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large container or library that holds a vast collection of information. The compendium is the container itself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compendium' with the idea of a comprehensive collection or summary of knowledge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'C-O-M-P-E-N-D-I-U-M' to remember the meaning: 'Collection Of Multiple Pieces Of Essential Knowledge'.

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