Compendium Definition & Meaning

compendium
noun
  1. a publication containing a variety of works
  2. a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work

"Compendium" in song lyrics

See how compendium is used in real songs:

  • "dr. who compendium"
    AOL — AOL
  • "final fantasy compendium"
    AOL — AOL
  • "core class compendium"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "compendium"

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