ENCYCLOPEDIC

encyclopedic, encyclopaedic

(adjective) comprehensive in scope or content (as an encyclopedia); “encyclopedic knowledge”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

encyclopedic (comparative more encyclopedic, superlative most encyclopedic)

Of or relating to the characteristics of an encyclopedia; concerning all subjects, having comprehensive information or knowledge.

(lexicography) Relating to or containing descriptive information rather than only linguistic or lexical information; about facts and concepts, and not only a word or term; including proper names, biographical and geographical information and illustrations.

Synonyms

• encyclopedical, encyclopædical, encyclopaedical

Source: Wiktionary


En*cy`clo*ped"ic, En*cy`clo*ped"ic*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. encyclopédique.]

Definition: Pertaining to, or of the nature of, an encyclopedia; embracing a wide range of subjects.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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