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compendio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abstract noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  • compendium noun A collection of detailed information on a subject, gathered into a single book or document, especially one arranged for easy reference.
  • epitome noun A perfect example of a quality or type; the clearest possible embodiment of something.
  • summary noun A short version of a longer text that covers only the main points.

Senses

compendio is used for these senses in English:

  • abstract An abridgement or summary of a longer publication. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
  • compendium A short, complete summary; an abstract.
  • epitome A brief summary of a text.

abstract — full definition

  1. noun A short summary of a longer document, especially an academic paper.
  2. adj Existing as an idea rather than a physical, concrete thing.
  3. adj Relating to art that uses shapes, colours, and forms rather than realistic depictions.
  4. verb To take out or separate a general idea or quality from something specific.

compendium — full definition

  1. noun A collection of detailed information on a subject, gathered into a single book or document, especially one arranged for easy reference.
  2. noun A boxed set of different board games or puzzles sold together.

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