compendium
Translation
summary, collection, digest
Examples
He published a compendium of his poetry.
He published a compendium of his poetry.
Grammar Patterns
((a compendium of sth.)) a collection of (sth.) He published a compendium of his poetry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, summary, digest, anthology
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'pendere' (to weigh). It refers to a collection of information 'weighed together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'complete pendulum' of knowledge, all collected in one book.