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WORD FOR THE WEEK

Compendium

Meaning:
A compendium is a collection of concise but detailed information about a particular subject, gathered into one place.

Part of Speech:
Noun

Pronunciation:
/kuhm-PEN-dee-uhm/

Example Sentences:

  • The science teacher gave us a compendium of all the topics we studied this term.
  • Her notebook became a compendium of ideas, drawings, and important notes.

Fun Fact:
The word compendium comes from a Latin word meaning “something weighed together,” which makes sense because it brings lots of information into one handy collection!

Try It Yourself:
Can you create your own compendium? Pick a topic you love—sports, animals, or space—and gather interesting facts into one place!

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