Compendious \Com*pen"di*ous\, a. [L. compendiosus.]
   Containing the substance or general principles of a subject
   or work in a narrow compass; abridged; summarized.
   
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         More compendious and expeditious ways.   --Woodward.
   
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         Three things be required in the oration of a man having
         authority -- that it be compendious, sententious, and
         delectable.                              --Sir T.
                                                  Elyot.

   Syn: Short; summary; abridged; condensed; comprehensive;
        succinct; brief; concise.
        
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