Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

compendia

Noun
/kəmˈpɛndiə/
Definition
A collection of concise but detailed information on a particular subject.
Examples
  • Academic journals often include compendia of research.
  • The library offers various compendia on world history.
Meaning
The term ‘compendia’ refers to multiple comprehensive summaries or collections of information, often used as reference materials.
Synonyms
  • Abstracts
  • Summaries
  • Collections
  • Digest
  • Encyclopedias