encyclopedia — A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather is like a walking encyclopedia of old movies.
- She spent hours reading the encyclopedia instead of watching Netflix.
- Wikipedia has become the most popular online encyclopedia.
encyclopedia
NOUN[/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/]
A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically
a curious student sits at a wooden desk opening a thick, multi-volume set of reference books with colorful covers. She flips through pages filled with diagrams, maps, and illustrations covering various topics from animals to planets. The open books reveal different subjects on each page - one showing ocean creatures, another displaying historical artifacts. A librarian nearby helps organize more volumes of the comprehensive book set on nearby shelves. Other students in the background reach for similar thick reference volumes. books giving information on many subjects typically arranged alphabetically
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Greek, combining enkyklios (circular, complete) and paideia (education). It originally meant 'complete education' or 'instruction in all branches of knowledge,' and evolved to denote a comprehensive collection of knowledge compiled in a single work.
Breakdown
enkyklios (circular, complete) + paideia (education, instruction). The prefix en- (in) + kyklos (circle) literally means 'in a circle' or 'all-encompassing.'
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📝Examples
“My grandfather is like a walking encyclopedia of old movies.”
“She spent hours reading the encyclopedia instead of watching Netflix.”
“Wikipedia has become the most popular online encyclopedia.”
“The medical encyclopedia helped me understand my symptoms better than Dr. Google.”
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