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compendium

noun

/kəmˈpɛndiəm/

Meaning

A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.

The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.

collection, anthology, digest, summary, compilation

fragment, portion, extract

compendium of stories, compendium of knowledge, compendium of facts, compendium of laws

a number, shape, or person of importance; also a representation in drawing or sculpture

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.