Main Entry: com·pen·di·ous

Pronunciation: \kəm-ˈpen-dē-əs\

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