CEFR C1

enchiridion

noun

Meaning

A small, portable handbook or manual, especially one containing the essential principles of a subject or a collection of works.

Examples

Epictetus's Enchiridion is a short manual of Stoic moral philosophy.
The traveler carried an enchiridion of useful phrases for his trip abroad.

Synonyms: manual, handbook, compendium, primer

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enchiridion (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɛntʃəˈrɪdiən/

Definition

A small, portable handbook or manual, especially one containing the essential principles of a subject or a collection of works.

Examples

Epictetus's Enchiridion is a short manual of Stoic moral philosophy.
The traveler carried an enchiridion of useful phrases for his trip abroad.

How to Use enchiridion

enchiridion of X (prepositional phrase): A handbook or manual containing information about X. — "She found an enchiridion of gardening tips in the library."

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