Origin of compendious. Middle English from Late Latin compendiÅsus abridged, shortened from Latin compendium a shortening; see compendium. Related Forms: comÂ·penâ²diÂ·ousÂ·ly. adverb. Usage Note: Traditionally, something that is compendious contains all the essentials in a handy format. It is therefore both comprehensive and concise. This inherent tensionâto be comprehensive, it must include abundant detail, yet to be concise, it must be somehow condensedâopens the word up to varied interpretations.
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Coast Guard District 13. (Redirected from United States Coast Guard District 13) USCGC Midgett (homeport Seattle) a high endurance cutter moors in Sasebo, Japan during extended operations. District 13 is a United States Coast Guard district based at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building, in Seattle, Washington. The area is unique in that it deals with varying climatic changes due to the Alaskan winds that blow south and the Columbia River.