compendium
Translation
summary, collection, abstract
Examples
He published a compendium of folk tales.
He published a compendium of folk tales.
Grammar Patterns
a compendium of ((sth.)) a collection of (sth.) He published a compendium of folk tales.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, compilation, anthology, digest
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'pendere' (to weigh). Things 'weighed together' in a summary.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'complete pendulum' of information, swinging all related topics into one book.