cyclopedia

[ sahy-kluh-pee-dee-uh ]

noun

1. an encyclopedia.

cyclopedia

/ ˌsaɪkləʊˈpiːdɪə /

noun

1. See encyclopedia
   a less common word for encyclopedia

Derived Forms

• ˌcycloˈpedist, noun
• ˌcycloˈpedic, adjective

Other Words From

• cyclo·pedist cyclo·paedist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclopedia¹

First recorded in 1630–40; by shortening

Example Sentences

I don't remember what that technical phrase was, but I think you will find it in any Cyclopedia under the head of "Brass."

From Project Gutenberg

It seemed at first as if nothing less than a cyclopedia could contain what would have to be used.

From Project Gutenberg

It is generally supposed that cyclopedia articles are prepared by specialists who know what they are writing about.

From Project Gutenberg

He has written many books, his principal work being his Cyclopedia of American Horticulture, which has just been completed.

From Project Gutenberg

"The duties man owes to society and himself are minutely defined by Confucius," says the Cyclopedia.

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