Pensum

See also: pensum and pénsum

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin pensum.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Pensum n (genitive Pensums, plural Pensen or Pensa)

1. An allotted task.
2. The prescribed workload to be completed in a given period of time.
3. (archaic) Material to be learned at school.

Derived terms

• Arbeitspensum