compendium Synonyms & Antonyms
/kəmˈpɛn.di.əm/
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Compendium as a Noun
1
A short, complete summary; an abstract.
2
A list or collection of various items. A collection of board games packaged in a single box. A collected body of information on the standards of strength, purity, and quality of drugs.
3
A collection of board games packaged in a single box.
4
A collected body of information on the standards of strength, purity, and quality of drugs.
Word Forms & Grammar
compendium (plural compendiums or compendia)
Origin of Compendium
From the Latin compendium (“that which is weighed together; a sparing, a saving, an abbreviation”), from com- (“with”) + pendō (“to weigh”).
Compendium: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kəmˈpɛn.di.əm/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | A short, complete summary; an abstract |
| Plural | compendiums |
How Do You Say Compendium?
The standard pronunciation of compendium is /kəmˈpɛn.di.əm/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (pɛn).