Compendious

Adjective

Definition: Containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way.

Synonyms: Concise, Brief, Compact, Succinct

Antonyms: Lengthy, Long-winded, Verbose

Examples:

The textbook provides a compendious overview of the subject.
She summarized the research findings in a compendious report.

Mnemonics:

Think of "compendium" which means a concise or comprehensive collection of information or knowledge.

Etymology:

Origin:

From Latin "compendiosus" meaning "saving labor, abbreviated"

Historical Usage:

The word "compendious" dates back to the 15th century and has been used consistently to describe something that is concise and encompassing.

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Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "compensious" with "comprehensive."

Explanation:

While "compendious" can be considered synonymous with "comprehensive," it specifically emphasizes the concise nature of the information, rather than just the comprehensiveness.