Compendiousness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /kəm-ˈpen-dē-əs/ com·pen·di·ous

Meaning & Definition of Compendiousness

Compendiousness (adjective)

  1. marked by brief expression of a comprehensive matter, concise and comprehensive; also, comprehensive

Compendiousness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in crispness, terseness

    similar: crispness, laconism, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, littleness, minuteness, smallness, tininess, decreasing, diminishing, lessening, reducing, shortening, shrinking, abbreviation, abridgment, compression, condensation, contraction, curtailment, brevity, briefness, conciseness, shortness
    opposite: lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation, prolonging, protraction, stretching, expansion, growth, spread, diffuseness, garrulousness, long-windedness, prolixity, talkativeness, talkiness, verboseness, volubility, wordiness, bigness, bulkiness, greatness, heftiness, largeness

Related Entry: Compendious (adjective)

Compendious is a different word from Compendiousness. The synonyms below are for compendious, not for compendiousness.

  1. covering everything or all important points

    "her compendious knowledge of the monarch butterfly"

    similar: all-embracing, all-in (chiefly British), all-inclusive, broad-gauge, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, encyclopedic, exhaustive, full, global, in-depth, inclusive, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal
    related: broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall, cosmic, extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging, blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted
    near: circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized, exact, precise, individual, singular, specific, incomplete, patchy, sketchy

  2. marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning

    "a compendious summary of the referendum before the voters"

    similar: aphoristic, apothegmatic, brief, capsule, compact, concise, crisp, curt, elliptical, epigrammatic, laconic, monosyllabic, pithy, sententious, succinct, summary, telegraphic, terse, thumbnail
    related: abrupt, blunt, brusque, short, snippety, snippy, abbreviated, abridged, condensed, curtailed, shortened, meaty, substantial, meaningful, significant, well-turned
    opposite: circuitous, circumlocutory, diffuse, long-winded, prolix, rambling, verbose, windy, wordy
    near: pleonastic, redundant, repetitious, tautological, tautologous, enlarged, expanded, supplemented, embellished, embroidered, exaggerated, inflated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Compendiousness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Compendiousness:

crispness, laconism, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness, littleness, minuteness, smallness, tininess, decreasing, diminishing, lessening, reducing, shortening, shrinking, abbreviation, abridgment, compression, condensation, contraction, curtailment, brevity, briefness, conciseness, shortness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Compendiousness

Words with the opposite meaning of Compendiousness:

lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation, prolonging, protraction, stretching, expansion, growth, spread, diffuseness, garrulousness, long-windedness, prolixity, talkativeness, talkiness, verboseness, volubility, wordiness, bigness, bulkiness, greatness, heftiness, largeness

Word Forms of Compendiousness

Derived words: compendiously (adverb), compendiousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Compendiousness

Middle English compendious, compendiose, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French compendieux, borrowed from Latin compendiōsus "advantageous, short (of a route), both comprehensive and succinct," from compendium "profit, short cut, abridgement, summary" + -ōsus -ous compendium

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Compendiousness

What does "Compendiousness" mean?

"Compendiousness" means marked by brief expression of a comprehensive matter, concise and comprehensive; also, comprehensive. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: marked by brief expression of a comprehensive matter, concise and comprehensive; also, comprehensive.

What is another word for "Compendiousness"?

Other words for "Compendiousness" include crispness, laconism, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness and brusqueness. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Compendiousness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Compendiousness"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Compendiousness". Common alternatives include crispness, laconism, pithiness, succinctness, tautness, terseness, abruptness, brusqueness, curtness and littleness.

What is the opposite of "Compendiousness"?

Antonyms of "Compendiousness" include lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating, elongation, extending, extension, prolongation and prolonging.

Is "Compendiousness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Compendiousness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Compendiousness"?

"Compendiousness" is pronounced /kəm-ˈpen-dē-əs/ and divided into syllables as com·pen·di·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Compendiousness"?

"Compendiousness" comes from Middle English compendious, compendiose, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French compendieux, borrowed from Latin compendiōsus "advantageous, short (of a route), both comprehensive and succinct," from compendium "profit, short cut, abridgement, summary" + -ōsus -ous compendium. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Compendiousness" meaning "as in crispness, terseness"?

When "Compendiousness" (noun) means as in crispness, terseness, synonyms include crispness, laconism, pithiness, succinctness, tautness and terseness. Opposites in this sense include lengthiness, extensiveness, elongating and elongation.