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Definition of Cyclopedia
1. Noun. A reference work (often in several volumes) containing articles on various topics (often arranged in alphabetical order) dealing with the entire range of human knowledge or with some particular specialty.
Exact synonyms: Cyclopaedia, Encyclopaedia, Encyclopedia
Generic synonyms: Book Of Facts, Reference, Reference Book, Reference Work
Specialized synonyms: Book Of Knowledge
Generic synonyms: Book Of Facts, Reference, Reference Book, Reference Work
Specialized synonyms: Book Of Knowledge
Definition of Cyclopedia
1. n. The circle or compass of the arts and sciences (originally, of the seven so-called liberal arts and sciences); circle of human knowledge. Hence, a work containing, in alphabetical order, information in all departments of knowledge, or on a particular department or branch; as, a cyclopedia of the physical sciences, or of mechanics. See Encyclopedia.
Definition of Cyclopedia
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of cyclopaedia) ¹
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Definition of Cyclopedia
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