noncompendial
noncompendial (adj.) refers to something that is not in the style of a compendium, meaning it does not provide a concise, summarized, or systematically organized collection of knowledge. A noncompendial text or work is typically a detailed, expansive, or continuous exposition rather than a short reference entry. The term is used in various disciplines to distinguish between works that serve as authoritative compendia and those that are more narrative or analytical.
The word derives from the Latin compendium, a portmanteau of con- (together) and tremere (to tremble) implying
In pharmaceutical regulation, for instance, a substance may be described as “non-compendial” if it is not listed
Overall, the term highlights a distinction between concise, reference-oriented works and those that provide in-depth exploration.