compendium

Meanings

• noun

  A complete collection or compend of knowledge on a particular subject.

  - "The encyclopedia is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge."
  - "The student created a compendium of all the important scientific concepts."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with compendium
compendium , pendulum , penitence , sentiment , lament

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Variants

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compendia , compendium , compendiums

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Etymology

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From Latin compendium, from com- 'together' + pendere 'hang', from pendere 'weigh'. Originally, a 'sum' or 'total'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'compendium' is derived from the Latin words 'com' (meaning 'with') and 'pendere' (meaning 'to hang').

2. The term 'compendium' has been used since the Middle Ages.

3. The first known use of the term 'compendium' in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. encyclopedia: An extensive compendium of knowledge, usually in written form.

2. handbook: A compact, comprehensive guide or reference book.

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Culture

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The term 'compendium' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in titles of works that aim to provide a comprehensive overview of a subject. For example, 'Boccaccio's Decameron' is a compendium of tales.

How to Memorize "compendium"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, bound collection of papers filled with knowledge.
   - Visualize a computer database filled with information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of 'completeness' or 'total'.
   - Think of a 'summary' or 'collection' of knowledge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-P-E-N-D-I-U-M' to remember the meaning: 'Complete Overview of Many Pertinent Details In Understandable Manner'.

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