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View synonyms for encyclopedic

encyclopedic

or en·cy·clo·pae·dic

[ en-sahy-kluh-pee-dik ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or of the nature of an encyclopedia; relating to all branches of knowledge.
  2. comprehending a wide variety of information; comprehensive:

    an encyclopedic memory.

    Synonyms: wide-ranging, exhaustive, all-inclusive, all-embracing



encyclopedic

/ ɛnˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪk /

adjective

  1. of, characteristic of, or relating to an encyclopedia
  2. covering a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive
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Derived Forms

  • enˌcycloˈpedically, adverb
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Other Words From

  • en·cyclo·pedi·cal·ly en·cyclo·paedi·cal·ly adverb
  • nonen·cyclo·paedic adjective
  • nonen·cyclo·pedic adjective
  • nonen·cyclo·pedi·cal adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of encyclopedic1

First recorded in 1815–25; encycloped(ia) + -ic
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Example Sentences

"I recommend reading 'Biological Exuberance' by Bruce Bagemihl if you want an encyclopedic approach, or 'Queer Ducks' by Eliot Schrefer for something more fun and accessible."

From Salon

But in fusing his artistic flair with an encyclopedic knowledge of ocean creatures, he became an invaluable, sui generis figure to conservationists, educators and those curious about sea life.

The book, her first British bestseller, was comprehensive and encyclopedic, ranging from meal planning to financial literacy and fuel conservation.

Yet the book, her first British best seller, was comprehensive and encyclopedic, ranging from meal planning to financial literacy and fuel conservation.

Some, like David Foster Wallace’s encyclopedic postmodern novel “Infinite Jest,” seem like a sly comment on the new world OpenAI is helping to create.

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