In 1511, leaders in Mecca believed coffee stimulated radical thinking and outlawed the drink. In 1524, the leaders overturned that order, and people could drink coffee again.
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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