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compendium

UK/kәm'pendiәm/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A concise collection or summary of information.

简明汇编,概要。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
com-together, with
+
pendweigh, pay out, spend, hang
+
-iumsuffix
=compendium

Compendium historically suggests weighing things together and shortening them into a compact collection.

Root pend still carries 32 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The handbook is a compendium of useful rules.

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