pensum

1. (archaic, masculine) pensum (at school); lines (UK)
2. (masculine) chore

Pronounced as (IPA)

/pɛ̃.sɔm/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin: pēnsum

In summary

Borrowed from Latin pēnsum. Doublet of poids, which was inherited.

Concepts

duty

function

housekeeping

housework

job

task

undertaking

work

Synonyms

devoir

mission

travail

Translations

مهمة

Arbeit

Aufgabe

Auftrag

lästige Pflicht

αγγαρεία

βαρετή δουλια

incarico

Task

pensum

opdracht

taak

corvee

werktaak

actietaak