Definition

This word describes something that is expressed in a brief and clear way, covering all the important points without unnecessary details.

Example

The professor provided a compendious summary of the research findings in her lecture.

Conversation

I found a really compendious book about history at the library.

That sounds interesting! I love books that get straight to the point.

Yeah, it covers all the major events in a very concise way.

I appreciate that too — it makes learning so much easier!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Compendious → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "pendere" (meaning to weigh). The word describes something that weighs together or summarizes information concisely.

Memory Tip

Think of gathering information 'together' ('com-') and 'weighing' it down to its essentials ('pendere') — that's why compendious means concise and comprehensive.

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