adj.
Pronunciation: k ə m- ' pen-d ē - ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
: marked by brief expression of a comprehensive matter : concise and comprehensive <a compendious summary> also : COMPREHENSIVE <her compendious knowledge of the subject>
synonyms see CONCISE
– com · pen · di · ous · ly adverb
– com · pen · di · ous · ness noun