1. plural of compendium; collections of concise but comprehensive information on particular subjects

Examples

• The library houses several medical compendia for reference.
• These compendia contain essential information for students.
• The professor recommended three different compendia on European history.
• Legal compendia are invaluable resources for attorneys.
• The publisher released updated compendia of scientific data.
• Students often rely on compendia when preparing for comprehensive exams.