Word of the Day: Compendious

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Compendious
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adjective 1. Containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way.
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Latin, late 14th century
Why This Word?
This word stems from the Old French "compendieux," from the Latin "compendiosus," which means "advantageous, brief." In the fast-paced modern age, it's helpful to have information presented to us efficiently and in a compendious fashion. ...
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