Definition

The quality of being concise and comprehensive, providing a lot of information in a brief form.

Example

The compendiousness of the report made it easy to understand the main points quickly.

Conversation

I just read a book that really impressed me with its compendiousness.

Oh really? I love books that get straight to the point.

Exactly! It covered so much without being too long-winded.

That sounds perfect for my busy schedule!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Compendiousness → It is formed from "compendious" (from Latin "compendiosus", meaning concise or brief) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "compendiousness" refers to the quality of being concise or brief in expression.

Memory Tip

Think of 'compendious' meaning concise, and remember that 'compendiousness' refers to the quality of being concise.

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