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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 vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

a flat, broad tool used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

a piece of fabric material placed on a floor or surface for wiping feet or protection

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.