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compendiums


Meanings
  • noun

    A collection or compilation of information on a particular subject.

  • noun

    An extensive and detailed report or summary.


Rhymes
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compendium,pendulum,lamentable,championed,pendant,commandment
Variants
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compendia , compendium , compendiums
Etymology
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From Latin compendium, meaning 'completion, fulfillment'.


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  1. The word 'compendium' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

  2. The term 'compendium' is derived from the Latin word 'compendium', meaning 'completion, fulfillment'.

  3. Compendiums were once used as travel guides, providing essential information for travelers.


Related Concepts
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  1. encyclopedia: An extensive compendium of knowledge arranged systematically.

  2. anthology: A collection and selection of literary works.


Culture
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Compendiums have been used throughout history to document and preserve knowledge in various fields such as medicine, law, and science.

How to Memorize "compendiums"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, bound book filled with information on various subjects.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of a comprehensive collection of information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create an acronym, such as 'C-O-M-P-E-N-D-I-U-M' for 'Collection Of Much-needed and Essential Data In Understandable Manner'.


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