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.
Naval Undersea Warfare Center . 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA 98345 . Contact: Diane Jennings (360) 396-2699. Or during library hours at: Silverdale Branch of the Kitsap Library . 3450 NW Carlton Street . Silverdale, WA 98383 . For more information or a copy of Ecologyâs draft permit and fact sheet: 9
At the tip of the island, Seawolf park offers the best on- and off-shore fishing in the area, picnic tables and playgrounds, and basketball and volleyball courts. The American Undersea Warfare Center is home to two historic WWII vessels; the USS Cavalla attack submarine, and the USS Stewart Destroyer Escort.