compend

compend — noun

1. a collection of the most important facts, ideas, or details about a particular s

1.名詞C1
釋義

a collection of the most important facts, ideas, or details about a particular subject, brought together in a single book or document that is shorter and more concentrated than a full-length treatment of the same topic

例句

Devika bought a compend of Greek mythology to help with her research project.

compend + of + [subject/topic]

The library's reference section keeps a useful compend of medical symptoms and treatments.

同義詞
  • compendium

    the full, more common form of the same word; interchangeable but more standard

  • digest

    a shorter, more selective summary; often published periodically

  • handbook

    practical guide focused on how to do something, not just facts

  • abridgment

    a shortened version of a single existing work, not a synthesis of multiple sources

反義詞

文法句型

compend + of + [subject]

用法筆記

Compend is a shortened form of compendium. The two words are used interchangeably, though compendium is far more common in formal written English. Compend appears most often in book titles and catalogues to save space.

常見錯誤

❌She wrote a compend about gardening tips.
✅She wrote a compend of gardening tips.
💡compend is followed by of, not about.
❌This compend has over a thousand pages.
✅This compendium has over a thousand pages.
💡for a longer work, compendium is preferred; compend suggests something concise.